ONS data reveals flagging housing starts, as Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey publish trading updates.
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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.
Grey belt development will make no significant difference, says Lords
An inquiry into Labour’s grey belt policy finds that it will make a negligible impact on housing delivery.
Housing development falls in 2024, says Glenigan
Housing output falls in 2024, says Glenigan, but the market enjoys a strong start to the year.
Planning permissions reach record lows
A report from the HBF has revealed a downward trend in planning permissions, as construction output contracts in December.
Industry reacts as NPPF finally published
The long-awaited National Planning Policy Framework is published to a broadly positive industry reception.
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