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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Government warns that homes target could be missed, as industry needs over 250,000 more workers
Michael Gove has stated that the Government’s target of 300,000 new homes a year is “difficult”, amidst a report which reveals huge gaps in worker supply.
Gove throws cold water on Government housing target
Housing Secretary Michael Gove casts doubt over the Government’s target of 300,000 homes a year by 2025, as construction output dips in April.
Halifax warn of housing market slowdown, as insolvencies rise
Halifax and Zoopla published their house price indices this week, as inflation causes a record number of construction companies to go out of business.
More developers sign up to cladding remediation pledge, as apprenticeship starts improve
More housing developers signed up to the Governments Building Safety Pledge this week, as apprenticeship starts show signs of improving.
CLC warns of Ukraine crisis impact on material supply
The Construction Leadership Council has issued a report on how the industry can mitigate the impact of the Ukraine crisis on material supply.
Sunak’s spring statement offers little industry support, as five-star builders revealed
Rishi Sunak delivered his Spring Statement this week, whilst the HBF reveal their latest Customer Survey Satisfaction results.
Housebuilders commit to tackling cladding remediation
This week saw HBF Executive Chairman Stewart Baseley write to Michael Gove, to set out a three-point plan for resolving the cladding crisis.
House prices increase 10.8% in the year, as Gove takes tough stance on cladding crisis
The ONS have revealed that house prices rose by almost 11% in 2021, as Gove tells developers they could be blocked from building if they do not assist in cladding remediation.
Taylor Wimpey announce new CEO, as construction output grows
Jennie Daly becomes the first woman CEO of a FTSE 100 housebuilder, as other developers post strong half-year results.
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