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Housing development falls in 2024, says Glenigan
Housing output falls in 2024, says Glenigan, but the market enjoys a strong start to the year.
Housing supply falls, Government figures show
Official Government figures show a -6% fall in housing supply during 2023/24 when compared to the previous year.
Rayner blocks planning refusal of major housing development
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner calls in a 8,400-home development, as Matthew Pennycook announces design changes.
Housing industry reacts to Spring Budget
Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget leaves the housebuilding industry disappointed, as house prices rise but building manufacturers post falls in profit.
Developers call for stamp duty cut ahead of Spring budget
Senior executives call for Hunt to reduce Stamp Duty in the upcoming budget, as construction materials remain stable and 2023 completions fall.
Planning continues to be the biggest obstacle to growth, say construction firms
The latest State of Play report from the HBF sees planning remaining as the key obstacle to SME growth. Meanwhile, the number of construction firms in financial distress rises.
Optimistic start to 2024 as house prices increase in January
Rightmove report the biggest monthly house price rise since 2020, but Red Sea attacks could add to industry challenges.
House prices show slight signs of recovery
Nationwide and Zoopla publish their latest house price index reports, whilst construction insolvencies rise 59% in a year.
Thousands of construction firms on the brink of bankruptcy
Reports reveal thousands of construction companies facing insolvency due to a slump in the market, as annual house prices fall.
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