ONS data reveals flagging housing starts, as Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey publish trading updates.
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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.
Reeves announces that housebuilding will hit a “40-year high”
Rachel Reeves announces a range of measures to boost housebuilding, whilst Zoopla and Rightmove publish house price indices.
Over 100 housebuilders call for suspension of Building Safety Levy
The HBF pens a letter to Rachel Reeves, signed by over 100 housebuilders, urging a suspension of the proposed Building Safety Levy.
Planning and Infrastructure Bill introduced to Parliament
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill was set before Parliament this week, proposing wide-ranging changes to the planning system.
Planning approvals fall to record low
A report from the HBF reveals that planning approvals in 2024 were the lowest in a decade.
House price growth remains solid
Two house price index reports are published this week, revealing a stable housing market.
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