Nationwide have published their house price index for August, revealing a fall in annual growth, whilst the Government’s target for 160,000 new homes falls woefully short.
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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 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.
Housebuilding output grows as Clark presses on with fire safety levy
Office for National Statistics figures have revealed a surge in housebuilding output in May, whilst Greg Clark defies calls for a U-turn on the Building Safety Levy.
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.
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.
House price growth set to slow, as housebuilding output flatlines
Halifax and Zoopla warn of a slowdown in the housing market, as housebuilding output flatlines in May.
HBF cast doubt over Natural England nutrient claims
The Home Builders Federation has commissioned a report which questions the amount of nutrient-related pollution in new-build developments.
House prices rise by over 10 per cent in twelve months
Rightmove publish their house price index for May, whilst the Housing Minister pledges to tackle resource challenges.