Office for National Statistics figures have revealed a surge in housebuilding output in May, whilst Greg Clark defies calls for a U-turn on the Building Safety Levy.
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Reports reveal further evidence of slowdown in housing market
Rightmove and ONS published their house price indices this week, warning of imminent slowdowns in the UK housing market.
House price growth set to slow, as housebuilding output flatlines
Halifax and Zoopla warn of a slowdown in the housing market, as housebuilding output flatlines in May.
House prices rise by over 10 per cent in twelve months
Rightmove publish their house price index for May, whilst the Housing Minister pledges to tackle resource challenges.
Russian invasion of Ukraine fuels construction cost increases
The crisis in Ukraine is having an impact on rising build costs, due to reports this week, as Vistry and Countryside post results.
Halifax warn of housing market slowdown, as insolvencies rise
Halifax and Zoopla published their house price indices this week, as inflation causes a record number of construction companies to go out of business.
Slowdown in annual house price growth – but strong demand continues
Both Rightmove and Nationwide have revealed that annual house price growth slowed to the end of April – but strong buyer demand continues.
House prices rise by 10% in a year, as material and labour costs surge
The ONS published their latest house price index for February this week, whilst the CLC and other bodies warn of rising material and labour costs.
Sunak’s spring statement offers little industry support, as five-star builders revealed
Rishi Sunak delivered his Spring Statement this week, whilst the HBF reveal their latest Customer Survey Satisfaction results.
Ukraine conflict drives steel price increase, as labour shortages continue
The war in Ukraine is driving material price rises, which – along with ongoing labour shortages – is posing considerable challenges to the housing industry.
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