Michael Gove launches a consultation into planning policy changes for brownfield development, as the ONS publishes house price data for December 2023.
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Almost three-quarters of developers want a Labour government
A survey by Knight Frank has found that 70% of housebuilders would welcome a Labour government. Meanwhile, house prices rise slightly.
Optimistic start to 2024 as house prices increase in January
Rightmove report the biggest monthly house price rise since 2020, but Red Sea attacks could add to industry challenges.
“Not that difficult” to buy a home says NatWest chair, as house prices rise
Sir Howard Davies prompts criticism after comments on BBC Radio 4, as house prices increase for the third month in a row.
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.
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.
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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