housing market – Page 3

Public support for housebuilding falls -11% in a year

A survey finds that public support for new housing has fallen since the General Election.

Figures released by Terraquest reveal a jump in planning applications during the first quarter of 2025.

ONS data reveals flagging housing starts, as Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey publish trading updates.

A bellweather survey reveals an improvement in residential output in March, albeit the sector remains in decline.

Rachel Reeves announces a range of measures to boost housebuilding, whilst Zoopla and Rightmove publish house price indices.

A report from the HBF reveals that planning approvals in 2024 were the lowest in a decade.

A new report from Knight Frank highlights the struggles faced by developers in finding housing associations for Section 106 homes.

Angela Rayner recommits to the Government’s 1.5m target, and announces a boost to the Affordable Homes Programme.

An inquiry into Labour’s grey belt policy finds that it will make a negligible impact on housing delivery.

Housing output falls in 2024, says Glenigan, but the market enjoys a strong start to the year.