Halifax and Nationwide publish their house price index for December, as mortgage approvals drop and a Women Into Construction programme is launched.
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“Soft landing” achievable in 2023, reports Nationwide
Nationwide have published their review of 2022 and hold cautious optimism for next year, as merchant volume sales fall.
Annual UK house price growth in 2022 revealed ahead of an uncertain 2023
Rightmove have published their house price index for December, as housing starts fall in the third quarter and labour rates continue to rise.
Gove announces Levelling Up amendments as industry optimism slumps
Gove has scrapped housing targets amidst changes to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.
Gove axes vote on Levelling Up Bill after backbench rebellion, as HSE data published
Michael Gove faces stiff competition after proposing planning reforms, and latest HSE data reveals key statistics from the construction industry.
Housing industry reacts to Autumn Statement as market slowdown continues
Jeremy Hunt delivers his first Autumn Statement as Chancellor – but has he announced any measures to support the UK housing industry?
Developers report falling sales rates, as industry braces for difficult year ahead
Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon both report a rise in cancellations and slowing sales rates, as house prices continue to fall.
Annual house price growth drops, with market correction expected in 2023
Nationwide have reported a sharp drop in annual house prices in October, as several industry research firms forecast tough times ahead.
Gove returns to “finish the job” as Sunak becomes Prime Minister
Michael Gove returns as Secretary of State for DLUHC in Rishi Sunak’s newly-appointed cabinet, as the housing market continues to face difficult times.
Housing starts forecast to fall, as buyer enquiries continue to slow
The latest market survey by RICS has revealed a continuing fall in new buyer enquiries, as cost of living increases and mortgage rate rises take hold.
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