The chair of the MHCLG has written to Rachel Reeves, expressing concerns over reports to department cuts.
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Housebuilders react to being told to ‘play their part’
The Government announced a range of proposed rules this week, to backlash from the housing industry.
Public support for housebuilding falls -11% in a year
A survey finds that public support for new housing has fallen since the General Election.
Housing planning applications increase by 44% over the year
Figures released by Terraquest reveal a jump in planning applications during the first quarter of 2025.
Housing starts fall behind completions again
ONS data reveals flagging housing starts, as Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey publish trading updates.
Residential construction output improves in March
A bellweather survey reveals an improvement in residential output in March, albeit the sector remains in decline.
Reeves announces that housebuilding will hit a “40-year high”
Rachel Reeves announces a range of measures to boost housebuilding, whilst Zoopla and Rightmove publish house price indices.
Planning approvals fall to record low
A report from the HBF reveals that planning approvals in 2024 were the lowest in a decade.
Developers struggling to find housing association providers
A new report from Knight Frank highlights the struggles faced by developers in finding housing associations for Section 106 homes.
Rayner recommits to 1.5m new homes target
Angela Rayner recommits to the Government’s 1.5m target, and announces a boost to the Affordable Homes Programme.
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