Initial findings from the Radix Housing Commission makes for difficult reading, as the Government seeks to address labour issues.
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Industry welcomes King’s Speech, but warns of challenges ahead
Industry leaders welcome the proposed Planning Bill, but warn of land and labour difficulties.
Housing industry reacts to Labour landslide
Industry leaders react as Labour enjoy a historic victory at the polls. Meanwhile, the number of construction deaths rises.
Housebuilders sign up to wildlife support on new sites
Twenty housebuilders sign up to a scheme to support wildlife on new developments, as Zoopla releases latest house price data.
Construction activity rises at fastest pace in two years
Construction output has grown for the third successive month, as house prices remain stable in May.
Housing industry holds its breath as general election announced
The industry reacts to Sunak’s surprise announcement of a general election in July.
Shareholders approve Barratt Redrow merger as Vistry targets £800m profit
Shareholders overwhelmingly approve the proposed Barratt and Redrow merger, as Vistry posts a trading update.
Number of sites approved in 2023 was lowest on record
The latest Pipeline Report from the HBF discovers that the number of planning permissions granted last year fell to the lowest level since records began in 2006.
Mark Heald: “Companies may find it hard to gear up when the market starts to click again.”
Mark Heald has been in the construction recruitment industry for over twenty years. Here, he tells Housing View how the construction sector has changed in that time, the lessons learned from the 2008 recession, and his concerns for the future of housebuilding
Barratt strike to buy Redrow in £2.5bn deal
In a surprise move, Barratt and Redrow announce a merge of the two businesses. Meanwhile, the NHBC reveal completion data for 2023.
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