Halifax and Zoopla published their house price indices this week, as inflation causes a record number of construction companies to go out of business.
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Slowdown in annual house price growth – but strong demand continues
Both Rightmove and Nationwide have revealed that annual house price growth slowed to the end of April – but strong buyer demand continues.
House prices rise by 10% in a year, as material and labour costs surge
The ONS published their latest house price index for February this week, whilst the CLC and other bodies warn of rising material and labour costs.
Proposed Building Safety Levy extension provokes backlash
This week saw angry back-and-forth correspondence between the Government, developers and product manufacturers, as the cladding remediation saga continues.
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.
Nutrient neutrality affects further local authorities, as tender forecasts increase
Developers in an additional 42 local authorities now required to meet nutrient neutrality obligations, as Mace release their tender price forecast.
Volume builders post booming profits as house price growth continues
Three volume housebuilders post strong results, as Nationwide and Zoopla both publish house price growth reports.
Buyer demand soars, but so do material costs
Zoopla have reported a surge in buying demand, as house prices increase by 7.4% in the year. Meanwhile, further material price rises are announced by major manufacturers.
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.
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