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Nationwide HPI reveals strong start to the year, as Levelling Up white paper finally published

The Government’s ‘Levelling Up’ white paper is finally published. What does it say about housing in the UK?

ONS reports annual growth, as Taylor Wimpey announce positive results

The Office for National Statistics has published their house price index for November 2021, whilst Taylor Wimpey announce results in line with expectations.

Output surges as material prices level; housebuilders report strong results

Construction output surged in November, as material prices flatten for the first time since September 2020. Meanwhile, several housebuilders announce results to the City, with differing fortunes.

First-time buyer transactions hit a high, whilst SMEs reveal major barriers to housing delivery

HMRC figures reveal that first-time buyer transactions reach the highest level since 2002, amid ongoing challenges to housing completions in 2022.

Climbing out of the valley: why property prices in Wales are booming

Wales has seen an exceptional annual house price growth of around 15% in 2021, beating all other regions for the first time in history. Why?

Building Regulation changes announced, as house prices increase

Official figures from the ONS reveal that house prices rose by over 10% in the twelve months to October 2021, whilst Building Regulation changes are announced.

Pandemic triggers huge reduction in skilled labour

The Construction Products Association have reported that 223,000 workers have left the industry over the past two years, worsening an already dire labour shortage.

Lockdown affects housing completions, as New Homes Ombudsman revealed

The latest official statistics reveal a drop in housing completions in 2020/21, as lockdown takes its toll. Meanwhile, the New Homes Ombudsman partner is revealed.

Average house price rises, as affordable completions fall

The ONS have published their house price index for September, whilst DLUHC report a fall in affordable completions. Meanwhile the HSE targets mental health of construction workers.

Strong results from housebuilders, as labour levels ease and steel prices rise

This week saw several housebuilders publish strong results, but warn of increasing build costs. However, labour levels seem to be stabilising.