Industry leaders react as Labour enjoy a historic victory at the polls. Meanwhile, the number of construction deaths rises.
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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.
Almost three-quarters of developers want a Labour government
A survey by Knight Frank has found that 70% of housebuilders would welcome a Labour government. Meanwhile, house prices rise slightly.
The housing industry has plenty of challenges – but let’s not lose sight of what makes construction so rewarding
It’s easy to get bogged down in the challenges faced by the housebuilding industry; but it’s important to focus on why construction is such a rewarding career choice.
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