Angela Rayner recommits to the Government’s 1.5m target, and announces a boost to the Affordable Homes Programme.
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Grey belt development will make no significant difference, says Lords
An inquiry into Labour’s grey belt policy finds that it will make a negligible impact on housing delivery.
House price growth softens at the start of 2025
House price indices from Nationwide and Zoopla show softening property value growth, but a boost in sales ahead of stamp duty changes.
Housing development falls in 2024, says Glenigan
Housing output falls in 2024, says Glenigan, but the market enjoys a strong start to the year.
CMA extends housebuilder competition investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority announces an extension into its investigation into seven firms, as a handful of developers post trading updates.
Planning permissions reach record lows
A report from the HBF has revealed a downward trend in planning permissions, as construction output contracts in December.
Skills shortage could “derail” Starmer plans, says RICS president
The new RICS president has warned that the ongoing construction skills shortage could hamper the Government’s housing target.
Thousands of affordable homes stalled due to lack of bids
A report by the HBF reveals that over 17,000 homes are on hold due to a lack of bids from housing associations.
Industry reacts as NPPF finally published
The long-awaited National Planning Policy Framework is published to a broadly positive industry reception.
Starmer reconfirms housebuilding target – but SME report reveals blockers
Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterates his Government’s ambitious housebuilding target, as a report highlights some blockers to delivery.
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