Housing Secretary Michael Gove sets a six-week deadline for developers to sign cladding contracts, as house prices dip in January.
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UK standard launched for MMC, as Government inquiry into housing sector gets green light
DLUHC have commissioned the BSI to set standards for MMC, whilst the CMA state they are set to commence an inquiry into the UK housebuilding industry.
House prices increase slightly in January, as cautious optimism grows
Rightmove have reported a 0.9% increase in house prices in January. Meanwhile, the CITB have revealed how many new workers the industry needs to meet demand.
Developers take decisive steps in reacting to challenging housing market
Barratt, Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon post gloomy results and cost control measures in a week of trading updates.
House price growth falls in December as construction firms brace for difficult year
Halifax and Nationwide publish their house price index for December, as mortgage approvals drop and a Women Into Construction programme is launched.
“Soft landing” achievable in 2023, reports Nationwide
Nationwide have published their review of 2022 and hold cautious optimism for next year, as merchant volume sales fall.
Annual UK house price growth in 2022 revealed ahead of an uncertain 2023
Rightmove have published their house price index for December, as housing starts fall in the third quarter and labour rates continue to rise.
Gove announces Levelling Up amendments as industry optimism slumps
Gove has scrapped housing targets amidst changes to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.
Winter is here as house prices slump, mortgage approvals fall and planning applications drop
Nationwide and Zoopla both publish house price indices, as Bank of England statistics reveal a fall in mortgage approvals.
Gove axes vote on Levelling Up Bill after backbench rebellion, as HSE data published
Michael Gove faces stiff competition after proposing planning reforms, and latest HSE data reveals key statistics from the construction industry.
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