The Government announces new home-buying proposals, as the housing market remains subdued.
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Three new towns to begin in this parliament
Steve Reed announces that work will begin on three new towns before the end of the current Parliament.
The housing industry should “buckle up” for phase two: Pennycook
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook says that the sector should “buckle up”, as Reed brands planning approval data as “unacceptable”.
Reed becomes Housing Secretary as Rayner resigns
It’s all change in the Labour cabinet following Angela Rayner’s resignation.
New home registrations see modest growth
NHBC data reveals a rise in new home registration figures in the second quarter of 2025.
Housebuilders set to pay £100m to CMA
Seven housebuilders under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority make a £100m offer to close the probe.
Government targets 300,000 new homes under Affordable Homes programme
The Government provides further information on the £39bn affordable housing spend, as MHCLG takes on the role of the Building Safety Regulator.
Government launches National Housing Bank
The Government launches the National Housing Bank, a week after announcing a new ten-year Affordable Homes Programme.
Spending Review is “make or break” for housing target
The chair of the MHCLG has written to Rachel Reeves, expressing concerns over reports to department cuts.
Housing planning applications increase by 44% over the year
Figures released by Terraquest reveal a jump in planning applications during the first quarter of 2025.
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