Industry leaders welcome the proposed Planning Bill, but warn of land and labour difficulties.
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Housing industry reacts to Labour landslide
Industry leaders react as Labour enjoy a historic victory at the polls. Meanwhile, the number of construction deaths rises.
Housebuilders sign up to wildlife support on new sites
Twenty housebuilders sign up to a scheme to support wildlife on new developments, as Zoopla releases latest house price data.
England needs to build 550,000 new homes a year to solve housing crisis
A new report reveals the extent of the housing shortage, as construction companies top the list of firms going bust.
Construction activity rises at fastest pace in two years
Construction output has grown for the third successive month, as house prices remain stable in May.
Housing market shows ‘resilience’ as prices rise
Nationwide and Zoopla publish house price reports, as Persimmon eye up a £1bn bid for Cala Homes.
Housing industry holds its breath as general election announced
The industry reacts to Sunak’s surprise announcement of a general election in July.
Councils spend millions on opposing new homes
A report from the HBF has found that local authorities have spent over £50m in three years opposing new developments.
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.
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.
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