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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.

A report from the HBF reveals that planning approvals in 2024 were the lowest in a decade.

Two house price index reports are published this week, revealing a stable housing market.

Angela Rayner recommits to the Government’s 1.5m target, and announces a boost to the Affordable Homes Programme.

An inquiry into Labour’s grey belt policy finds that it will make a negligible impact on housing delivery.

House price indices from Nationwide and Zoopla show softening property value growth, but a boost in sales ahead of stamp duty changes.

The new RICS president has warned that the ongoing construction skills shortage could hamper the Government’s housing target.

A report by the HBF reveals that over 17,000 homes are on hold due to a lack of bids from housing associations.

The long-awaited National Planning Policy Framework is published to a broadly positive industry reception.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterates his Government’s ambitious housebuilding target, as a report highlights some blockers to delivery.