Nationwide publishes its house price index for March, whilst Michael Gove demands that material suppliers contribute to cladding remediation costs.
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Housebuilding industry receives little support in Budget
Jeremy Hunt’s first Budget as Chancellor contained little to support the housing industry.
Property transactions fall in January, but buyer demand improves
Rightmove have revealed a flat month for house price growth, but buyer demand is showing signs of improving.
Developers remain cautious in trading outlooks, as Maclean becomes sixth Housing Minister in a year
Bellway, Barratts and Redrow have all published trading updates this week, as Rachel Maclean replaces Luzy Frazer as Housing Minister.
Sign cladding contract or face a ban on development, says Gove
Housing Secretary Michael Gove sets a six-week deadline for developers to sign cladding contracts, as house prices dip in January.
UK standard launched for MMC, as Government inquiry into housing sector gets green light
DLUHC have commissioned the BSI to set standards for MMC, whilst the CMA state they are set to commence an inquiry into the UK housebuilding industry.
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.
House price growth falls in December as construction firms brace for difficult year
Halifax and Nationwide publish their house price index for December, as mortgage approvals drop and a Women Into Construction programme is launched.
“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.
Gove announces Levelling Up amendments as industry optimism slumps
Gove has scrapped housing targets amidst changes to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.
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