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.
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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.
Clarke promises new housing plan as Investment Zone bidding opens
Housing Secretary Simon Clarke has delivered his speech at the Conservative Party Conference, outlining his plans for the housing industry.
Mini-budget impact continues to be felt, as housing market softens
Share prices fell across all housebuilders this week, as Kwarteng’s mini-budget continues to wreak havoc. Meanwhile, house price indices are published by Nationwide, Zoopla and Rightmove.
Industry reacts to Kwarteng mini-budget
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announces stamp duty cuts and relaxed planning rules in this week’s mini-budget.
Official figures reveal jump in annual house prices, as green belt land grows
The Office for National Statistics have published their latest house price index, as Government figures reveal a growth in green belt land.
All change again in Government as Truss becomes Prime Minister
Truss introduces a new Secretary of State for Housing, as Vistry bid to buy rival Countryside and Halifax report further annual slowdown in house price growth.
Annual house price growth continues to slow, as Government falls far short of housing target
Nationwide have published their house price index for August, revealing a fall in annual growth, whilst the Government’s target for 160,000 new homes falls woefully short.
NHBC reports boost in registrations as developers rush to beat Part L
Latest statistics from the NHBC have revealed a surge in new home registrations, whilst ONS figures reveal a stall in construction output in June.
House price growth slows, as construction sector contracts
Halifax, Zoopla and Nationwide all published their house price indices this week, whilst data reveals a slump in construction growth.
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