weekly roundup – Page 3

Reeves unveils mortgage reforms

Rachel Reeves has announced a raft of mortgage reforms to boost home ownership.

Seven housebuilders under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority make a £100m offer to close the probe.

The Government provides further information on the £39bn affordable housing spend, as MHCLG takes on the role of the Building Safety Regulator.

MHCLG has announced a scheme to speed up planning appeal decisions, whilst the Government launches the Construction Skills Mission Board.

The Government launches the National Housing Bank, a week after announcing a new ten-year Affordable Homes Programme.

The housing industry gives a warm reaction to Reeves’ Spending Review.

The chair of the MHCLG has written to Rachel Reeves, expressing concerns over reports to department cuts.

The Government announced a range of proposed rules this week, to backlash from the housing industry.

A survey finds that public support for new housing has fallen since the General Election.

Figures released by Terraquest reveal a jump in planning applications during the first quarter of 2025.