The Home Builders Federation has commissioned a report which questions the amount of nutrient-related pollution in new-build developments.
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Gove throws cold water on Government housing target
Housing Secretary Michael Gove casts doubt over the Government’s target of 300,000 homes a year by 2025, as construction output dips in April.
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.
Nutrient neutrality affects further local authorities, as tender forecasts increase
Developers in an additional 42 local authorities now required to meet nutrient neutrality obligations, as Mace release their tender price forecast.
Volume builders post booming profits as house price growth continues
Three volume housebuilders post strong results, as Nationwide and Zoopla both publish house price growth reports.
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.
Buyer demand soars, but so do material costs
Zoopla have reported a surge in buying demand, as house prices increase by 7.4% in the year. Meanwhile, further material price rises are announced by major manufacturers.
House prices end year at record high, as Miller Homes bought by Apollo
The latest house price index from Nationwide reveals that 2021 ended on a record high, as Miller Homes announce a purchase by Apollo.
Pandemic triggers huge reduction in skilled labour
The Construction Products Association have reported that 223,000 workers have left the industry over the past two years, worsening an already dire labour shortage.
House price growth continues, with materials facing an uncertain 2022
Nationwide and Zoopla release their latest house price index reports, whilst the CLC warn of material uncertainty in 2022 and the HBF call for a change in the planning system.