The chair of the MHCLG has written to Rachel Reeves, expressing concerns over reports to department cuts.
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Housebuilders react to being told to ‘play their part’
The Government announced a range of proposed rules this week, to backlash from the housing industry.
Public support for housebuilding falls -11% in a year
A survey finds that public support for new housing has fallen since the General Election.
Green belt land around London to be released
Sadiq Khan has announced that he is “actively exploring” releasing parts of London’s green belt land to unlock new homes.
Residential construction output improves in March
A bellweather survey reveals an improvement in residential output in March, albeit the sector remains in decline.
Reeves announces that housebuilding will hit a “40-year high”
Rachel Reeves announces a range of measures to boost housebuilding, whilst Zoopla and Rightmove publish house price indices.
Over 100 housebuilders call for suspension of Building Safety Levy
The HBF pens a letter to Rachel Reeves, signed by over 100 housebuilders, urging a suspension of the proposed Building Safety Levy.
Planning approvals fall to record low
A report from the HBF reveals that planning approvals in 2024 were the lowest in a decade.
House price growth remains solid
Two house price index reports are published this week, revealing a stable housing market.
Rayner recommits to 1.5m new homes target
Angela Rayner recommits to the Government’s 1.5m target, and announces a boost to the Affordable Homes Programme.
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