The HBF, NHF and Savills call for Government measures to boost housing, as house prices rise and construction output grows.
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It takes a decade to save for a deposit, research finds
Research from the HBF shows it takes almost ten years to save for a deposit, as Pocket Living calls for Government help for SMEs.
UK planning system under scrutiny as multiple reports published
Several firms issue reports on the broken planning system, voicing suggestions for improvements and highlighting the root causes of ongoing challenges.
New construction coalition formed to tackle industry inequality
Twelve organisations form a coalition to improve equality, diversity and inclusion within the industry.
Persimmon look to subcontractors to reduce costs
Persimmon publish a trading update in which it sets out plans to share cost pressures with the supply chain. Meanwhile, Bellway consult on closing two regions.
House price report reveals north-south divide in property growth
Halifax publish their house price index for April. Meanwhile, the market slump in Q1 2023 reveals itself in official figures.
House prices increase slightly in January, as cautious optimism grows
Rightmove have reported a 0.9% increase in house prices in January. Meanwhile, the CITB have revealed how many new workers the industry needs to meet demand.
Industry reacts to Kwarteng mini-budget
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announces stamp duty cuts and relaxed planning rules in this week’s mini-budget.
House affordability hits worst ever level, as reduced housebuilding growth forecast
ONS data reveals that house price affordability hits the lowest level on record, as the CPA forecasts construction growth to slow in 2023.
House price growth set to slow, as housebuilding output flatlines
Halifax and Zoopla warn of a slowdown in the housing market, as housebuilding output flatlines in May.
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