The deputy head of the Building Safety Regulator says he has underestimated the challenge of the new regime, as 75% of applications are rejected.
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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.
Six years of Housing Secretaries – who has done the most for the industry?
In six years, the housebuilding industry has seen four Secretaries of State. Each had an impact on the sector – but who has done the most?
House prices rise by 10% in a year, as material and labour costs surge
The ONS published their latest house price index for February this week, whilst the CLC and other bodies warn of rising material and labour costs.
Proposed Building Safety Levy extension provokes backlash
This week saw angry back-and-forth correspondence between the Government, developers and product manufacturers, as the cladding remediation saga continues.
More developers sign up to cladding remediation pledge, as apprenticeship starts improve
More housing developers signed up to the Governments Building Safety Pledge this week, as apprenticeship starts show signs of improving.
CLC warns of Ukraine crisis impact on material supply
The Construction Leadership Council has issued a report on how the industry can mitigate the impact of the Ukraine crisis on material supply.
Housebuilders commit to tackling cladding remediation
This week saw HBF Executive Chairman Stewart Baseley write to Michael Gove, to set out a three-point plan for resolving the cladding crisis.
House prices increase 10.8% in the year, as Gove takes tough stance on cladding crisis
The ONS have revealed that house prices rose by almost 11% in 2021, as Gove tells developers they could be blocked from building if they do not assist in cladding remediation.
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