As we come to the end of a year fraught with difficulty, Housing View takes a look back at the last twelve months, and offers a prediction for the year ahead.
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Brighter days ahead, as year ends with good news
There is light at the end of the tunnel and optimism on the horizon, as the housing market seems to stabilise.
House prices rise for second successive month
Halifax has reported a second successive monthly rise in house prices, as new data shows planning decisions increasing.
House prices show slight signs of recovery
Nationwide and Zoopla publish their latest house price index reports, whilst construction insolvencies rise 59% in a year.
Industry gives lukewarm response to Autumn Statement
The housing industry reacts to an underwhelming Autumn Statement, as the HBF publishes a plan to unlock housebuilding.
Government carousel continues as new Housing Minister appointed (again)
Rachel Maclean is out and Lee Rowley is back in, as yet another cabinet reshuffle results in a new Housing Minister.
Persimmon headcount to reduce by 700 as “highly uncertain” market bites
Several developers publish trading updates this week, with mixed results. Meanwhile, the King’s Speech leaves the industry underwhelmed.
House prices to fall until 2025 as industry recession continues
Lloyds Group predict that house prices will fall in 2024, as the Construction Products Association also downgrades their forecast for next year.
Labour government to reform housebuilding, says Starmer
Sir Kier Starmer pledges to unlock housebuilding at the Labour Party Conference this week. Meanwhile, material merchants see profits hit by poor market demand.
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.
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