Government – Housing View

SME delivery constrained by market conditions

A report from the Home Builders Federation highlights challenges faced by SME developers.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £2.3bn regeneration and housing fund.

The war in Iran paints a gloomy market forecast, as developers warn of the effects on build cost.

The housing sector gives a lukewarm reaction to Reeves’ Spring Statement.

Data from TerraQuest reveals a strong year for planning applications.

Rightmove’s house price index for February paints a positive picture of the housing market.

Private sector housebuilding contributes to an overall decline in construction output in Q4 2025.

New research highlights the stark difference between house prices, and what aspiring homeowners can afford.

Sam Stafford, Managing Director of the LPDF, talks to Housing View about the year ahead.

Official data shows that new housing starts increased in 2025; but output has reduced in recent months.