Nationwide and Zoopla publish house price reports, as Persimmon eye up a £1bn bid for Cala Homes.
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Housing industry holds its breath as general election announced
The industry reacts to Sunak’s surprise announcement of a general election in July.
Shareholders approve Barratt Redrow merger as Vistry targets £800m profit
Shareholders overwhelmingly approve the proposed Barratt and Redrow merger, as Vistry posts a trading update.
Labour reveal plan for building on ‘grey belt’
Labour announces plans to build on poor-quality green belt land, as the Government admits it will fail to meet the Affordable Homes Programme target.
RICS survey reveals market improvements
The latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey provides an optimistic outlook, as a new report encourages Homes England to take more risks.
Limited industry improvement since Barker report, says HBF
Twenty years on from Kate Barker’s 2004 report on housing, the HBF publishes an assessment of industry progress.
Cala profit falls as sale rumours swirl
Official DLUHC figures reveal a stable final quarter of 2023 for home completions, as rumours grow of a Cala Group sale.
Customer satisfaction levels remain high, as housing review report published
The latest five-star housebuilder ratings are released, as the CIH publishes its UK Housing Review for 2024.
Number of sites approved in 2023 was lowest on record
The latest Pipeline Report from the HBF discovers that the number of planning permissions granted last year fell to the lowest level since records began in 2006.
Housing industry reacts to Spring Budget
Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget leaves the housebuilding industry disappointed, as house prices rise but building manufacturers post falls in profit.
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