Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announces stamp duty cuts and relaxed planning rules in this week’s mini-budget.
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Official figures reveal jump in annual house prices, as green belt land grows
The Office for National Statistics have published their latest house price index, as Government figures reveal a growth in green belt land.
All change again in Government as Truss becomes Prime Minister
Truss introduces a new Secretary of State for Housing, as Vistry bid to buy rival Countryside and Halifax report further annual slowdown in house price growth.
House price growth slowdown continues, as construction career interest is divided
Rightmove and ONS report slowdowns in house price growth, whilst a survey of young people reveals mixed results.
NHBC reports boost in registrations as developers rush to beat Part L
Latest statistics from the NHBC have revealed a surge in new home registrations, whilst ONS figures reveal a stall in construction output in June.
House price growth slows, as construction sector contracts
Halifax, Zoopla and Nationwide all published their house price indices this week, whilst data reveals a slump in construction growth.
House affordability hits worst ever level, as reduced housebuilding growth forecast
ONS data reveals that house price affordability hits the lowest level on record, as the CPA forecasts construction growth to slow in 2023.
Truss vows to abolish housebuilding targets, as market remains optimistic despite cooling
The Office for National Statistics and Rightmove published their house price indices this week, as Liz Truss states that she will scrap current Government housebuilding targets.
New Housing Secretary appointed, as latest construction safety data published
This week has seen a change in Housing Secretary, in a busy week for UK politics. Meanwhile, the Health and Safety Executive publish their latest construction statistics.
Annual house price growth slows, as material inflation exceeds 20%
House price indices from Nationwide and Zoopla reveal a slowdown in annual growth, whilst the CLC publishes its latest product availability statement.
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