The chair of the MHCLG has written to Rachel Reeves, expressing concerns over reports to department cuts.
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Housebuilders react to being told to ‘play their part’
The Government announced a range of proposed rules this week, to backlash from the housing industry.
Public support for housebuilding falls -11% in a year
A survey finds that public support for new housing has fallen since the General Election.
Housing planning applications increase by 44% over the year
Figures released by Terraquest reveal a jump in planning applications during the first quarter of 2025.
Green belt land around London to be released
Sadiq Khan has announced that he is “actively exploring” releasing parts of London’s green belt land to unlock new homes.
Housing starts fall behind completions again
ONS data reveals flagging housing starts, as Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey publish trading updates.
BSR deputy head admits to ‘underestimating’ challenge
The deputy head of the Building Safety Regulator says he has underestimated the challenge of the new regime, as 75% of applications are rejected.
Annual house price growth rises in February
Annual house price growth rose in February, says the ONS. Meanwhile, Barratt Redrow issue a trading update.
House prices fall in March
The Halifax publishes its house price index for March, whilst ONS figures reveal an increase in overall construction output in February.
Residential construction output improves in March
A bellweather survey reveals an improvement in residential output in March, albeit the sector remains in decline.
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