The Planning and Infrastructure Bill was set before Parliament this week, proposing wide-ranging changes to the planning system.
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Planning approvals fall to record low
A report from the HBF reveals that planning approvals in 2024 were the lowest in a decade.
CMA extends housebuilder competition investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority announces an extension into its investigation into seven firms, as a handful of developers post trading updates.
Skills shortage could “derail” Starmer plans, says RICS president
The new RICS president has warned that the ongoing construction skills shortage could hamper the Government’s housing target.
Thousands of affordable homes stalled due to lack of bids
A report by the HBF reveals that over 17,000 homes are on hold due to a lack of bids from housing associations.
Housing supply falls, Government figures show
Official Government figures show a -6% fall in housing supply during 2023/24 when compared to the previous year.
Reeves announces housebuilding investment, but tax hikes sting businesses
Rachel Reeves delivers Labour’s first budget of the new government, to a mixed response.
Housing bodies call for support to meet Government target
The HBF, NHF and Savills call for Government measures to boost housing, as house prices rise and construction output grows.
Cala sold for £1.35bn
Legal & General sells Cala for £1.35bn, as planning approvals fall to a decade low and house prices creep upwards.
Local councillors believe housing crisis has worsened, says survey
A survey from SEC Newgate finds that nearly three-quarters of local councillors believe the housing crisis has worsened over the past year.
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