The latest house price index by mortgage lender Halifax reveals the first annual fall since 2012, as planning permissions also drop.
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Skills shortage overtakes material costs as housing’s biggest challenge
A new report predicts that the skills shortage will soon become construction’s largest challenge, as house prices fall.
Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon report lower forecast completions in 2023
Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon both published trading updates this week, as Rightmove reveal house price performance in April.
Myths of the housebuilding industry
Housing commentator and author Peter Bill writes for ‘Housing View’ about the myths surrounding the housebuilding industry.
Gove slams “broken” housing model, as residential construction plummets
Housing Secretary Michael Gove writes about the industry in the foreword to a new report. Meanwhile, housing construction output declines and planning applications fall.
Reasons to be cheerful: why a career in housebuilding is one of the best there is
With so much negativity currently surrounding the housebuilding, Housing View creator Ben Wakeling takes a look at why construction can be one of the most rewarding career choices.
March sees largest annual house price decline since 2009
Nationwide publishes its house price index for March, whilst Michael Gove demands that material suppliers contribute to cladding remediation costs.
Customer survey reveals five-star builders
The HBF have published their New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey, revealing the nation’s five-star housebuilders.
Housebuilding industry receives little support in Budget
Jeremy Hunt’s first Budget as Chancellor contained little to support the housing industry.
House prices rise in February as brick manufacturers enjoy soaring profits
Halifax have reported a slight growth in house prices during February. Meanwhile, Ibstock and Forterra post bumper profits.
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