Halifax and Zoopla published their house price indices this week, as inflation causes a record number of construction companies to go out of business.
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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.
Volume builders post booming profits as house price growth continues
Three volume housebuilders post strong results, as Nationwide and Zoopla both publish house price growth reports.
Housebuilders commit to tackling cladding remediation
This week saw HBF Executive Chairman Stewart Baseley write to Michael Gove, to set out a three-point plan for resolving the cladding crisis.
Taylor Wimpey announce new CEO, as construction output grows
Jennie Daly becomes the first woman CEO of a FTSE 100 housebuilder, as other developers post strong half-year results.
ONS reports annual growth, as Taylor Wimpey announce positive results
The Office for National Statistics has published their house price index for November 2021, whilst Taylor Wimpey announce results in line with expectations.
What will happen to house prices in 2022?
2021 saw unprecedented house price inflation; however, most experts predict that the market will cool this year. We see what the latest forecasts are, and make our own predictions.
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