With so much negativity currently surrounding the housebuilding, Housing View creator Ben Wakeling takes a look at why construction can be one of the most rewarding career choices.
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March sees largest annual house price decline since 2009
Nationwide publishes its house price index for March, whilst Michael Gove demands that material suppliers contribute to cladding remediation costs.
Customer survey reveals five-star builders
The HBF have published their New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey, revealing the nation’s five-star housebuilders.
Developers enter crisis mode as housing industry braces against uncertain future
Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon have both published gloomy outlooks for 2023 – but NHBC registrations hit their highest point since 2007.
Regional house price inflation in 2022 revealed as ONS report published
The Office for National Statistics has published its house price index for December. Meanwhile, leading industry indicators reflect the subdued start to 2022.
Sign cladding contract or face a ban on development, says Gove
Housing Secretary Michael Gove sets a six-week deadline for developers to sign cladding contracts, as house prices dip in January.
UK standard launched for MMC, as Government inquiry into housing sector gets green light
DLUHC have commissioned the BSI to set standards for MMC, whilst the CMA state they are set to commence an inquiry into the UK housebuilding industry.
Developers take decisive steps in reacting to challenging housing market
Barratt, Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon post gloomy results and cost control measures in a week of trading updates.
House price growth falls in December as construction firms brace for difficult year
Halifax and Nationwide publish their house price index for December, as mortgage approvals drop and a Women Into Construction programme is launched.
“Soft landing” achievable in 2023, reports Nationwide
Nationwide have published their review of 2022 and hold cautious optimism for next year, as merchant volume sales fall.
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