Gove has scrapped housing targets amidst changes to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill.
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Winter is here as house prices slump, mortgage approvals fall and planning applications drop
Nationwide and Zoopla both publish house price indices, as Bank of England statistics reveal a fall in mortgage approvals.
Housing industry reacts to Autumn Statement as market slowdown continues
Jeremy Hunt delivers his first Autumn Statement as Chancellor – but has he announced any measures to support the UK housing industry?
Developers report falling sales rates, as industry braces for difficult year ahead
Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon both report a rise in cancellations and slowing sales rates, as house prices continue to fall.
Annual house price growth drops, with market correction expected in 2023
Nationwide have reported a sharp drop in annual house prices in October, as several industry research firms forecast tough times ahead.
Gove returns to “finish the job” as Sunak becomes Prime Minister
Michael Gove returns as Secretary of State for DLUHC in Rishi Sunak’s newly-appointed cabinet, as the housing market continues to face difficult times.
House price growth continues to fall, but material supplies improve
Official house price figures have revealed a further slowdown in annual growth, as the Construction Leadership Council announce an improvement in product availability.
Clarke promises new housing plan as Investment Zone bidding opens
Housing Secretary Simon Clarke has delivered his speech at the Conservative Party Conference, outlining his plans for the housing industry.
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.