Nationwide and Zoopla publish house price reports, as Persimmon eye up a £1bn bid for Cala Homes.
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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.
Housing industry reacts to Spring Budget
Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget leaves the housebuilding industry disappointed, as house prices rise but building manufacturers post falls in profit.
CMA to investigate alleged anti-competitive behaviour as final report published
The Competition and Markets Authority publishes its report into the housebuilding market this week, with eight developers under investigation.
Gove’s brownfield consultation receives mixed response
Michael Gove launches a consultation into planning policy changes for brownfield development, as the ONS publishes house price data for December 2023.
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.
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