Sir Howard Davies prompts criticism after comments on BBC Radio 4, as house prices increase for the third month in a row.
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I was going to change the world. I wish I’d chosen a different career instead
Jane Eyles has worked in the affordable housing sector for over three decades. Here, she talks about ‘That Culture’, how she sought to change the world, and the words which made her question everything.
Gove scraps housing targets as planning permissions decline
Michael Gove unveils revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework, as planning permissions reach a new low.
What will happen to the housing market in 2024?
As we come to the end of a year fraught with difficulty, Housing View takes a look back at the last twelve months, and offers a prediction for the year ahead.
Brighter days ahead, as year ends with good news
There is light at the end of the tunnel and optimism on the horizon, as the housing market seems to stabilise.
House prices rise for second successive month
Halifax has reported a second successive monthly rise in house prices, as new data shows planning decisions increasing.
House prices show slight signs of recovery
Nationwide and Zoopla publish their latest house price index reports, whilst construction insolvencies rise 59% in a year.
Industry gives lukewarm response to Autumn Statement
The housing industry reacts to an underwhelming Autumn Statement, as the HBF publishes a plan to unlock housebuilding.
Government carousel continues as new Housing Minister appointed (again)
Rachel Maclean is out and Lee Rowley is back in, as yet another cabinet reshuffle results in a new Housing Minister.
Persimmon headcount to reduce by 700 as “highly uncertain” market bites
Several developers publish trading updates this week, with mixed results. Meanwhile, the King’s Speech leaves the industry underwhelmed.
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