Jennie Daly becomes the first woman CEO of a FTSE 100 housebuilder, as other developers post strong half-year results.
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Nationwide HPI reveals strong start to the year, as Levelling Up white paper finally published
The Government’s ‘Levelling Up’ white paper is finally published. What does it say about housing in the UK?
Buyer demand soars, but so do material costs
Zoopla have reported a surge in buying demand, as house prices increase by 7.4% in the year. Meanwhile, further material price rises are announced by major manufacturers.
ONS reports annual growth, as Taylor Wimpey announce positive results
The Office for National Statistics has published their house price index for November 2021, whilst Taylor Wimpey announce results in line with expectations.
Output surges as material prices level; housebuilders report strong results
Construction output surged in November, as material prices flatten for the first time since September 2020. Meanwhile, several housebuilders announce results to the City, with differing fortunes.
First-time buyer transactions hit a high, whilst SMEs reveal major barriers to housing delivery
HMRC figures reveal that first-time buyer transactions reach the highest level since 2002, amid ongoing challenges to housing completions in 2022.
House prices end year at record high, as Miller Homes bought by Apollo
The latest house price index from Nationwide reveals that 2021 ended on a record high, as Miller Homes announce a purchase by Apollo.
Building Regulation changes announced, as house prices increase
Official figures from the ONS reveal that house prices rose by over 10% in the twelve months to October 2021, whilst Building Regulation changes are announced.
Pandemic triggers huge reduction in skilled labour
The Construction Products Association have reported that 223,000 workers have left the industry over the past two years, worsening an already dire labour shortage.
House price growth continues, with materials facing an uncertain 2022
Nationwide and Zoopla release their latest house price index reports, whilst the CLC warn of material uncertainty in 2022 and the HBF call for a change in the planning system.
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