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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.

A new report from Knight Frank highlights the struggles faced by developers in finding housing associations for Section 106 homes.

Angela Rayner recommits to the Government’s 1.5m target, and announces a boost to the Affordable Homes Programme.

House price indices from Nationwide and Zoopla show softening property value growth, but a boost in sales ahead of stamp duty changes.

A report from the HBF has revealed a downward trend in planning permissions, as construction output contracts in December.

The long-awaited National Planning Policy Framework is published to a broadly positive industry reception.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterates his Government’s ambitious housebuilding target, as a report highlights some blockers to delivery.

Elly Hoult is on a mission: to get more people talking about housing and champion the industry as a rewarding and attractive career choice.

Latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive reveal illness and fatality statistics, as house prices rise and Crest publishes an update.

Savills research has found that 187,000 additional affordable homes are required every year, as house prices continue to rise.