The Office for National Statistics and Rightmove published their house price indices this week, as Liz Truss states that she will scrap current Government housebuilding targets.
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Housebuilding output grows as Clark presses on with fire safety levy
Office for National Statistics figures have revealed a surge in housebuilding output in May, whilst Greg Clark defies calls for a U-turn on the Building Safety Levy.
Annual house price growth slows, as material inflation exceeds 20%
House price indices from Nationwide and Zoopla reveal a slowdown in annual growth, whilst the CLC publishes its latest product availability statement.
Reports reveal further evidence of slowdown in housing market
Rightmove and ONS published their house price indices this week, warning of imminent slowdowns in the UK housing market.
Government warns that homes target could be missed, as industry needs over 250,000 more workers
Michael Gove has stated that the Government’s target of 300,000 new homes a year is “difficult”, amidst a report which reveals huge gaps in worker supply.
House price growth set to slow, as housebuilding output flatlines
Halifax and Zoopla warn of a slowdown in the housing market, as housebuilding output flatlines in May.
House prices rise by 10% in a year, as material and labour costs surge
The ONS published their latest house price index for February this week, whilst the CLC and other bodies warn of rising material and labour costs.
CLC warns of Ukraine crisis impact on material supply
The Construction Leadership Council has issued a report on how the industry can mitigate the impact of the Ukraine crisis on material supply.
Sunak’s spring statement offers little industry support, as five-star builders revealed
Rishi Sunak delivered his Spring Statement this week, whilst the HBF reveal their latest Customer Survey Satisfaction results.
Ukraine conflict drives steel price increase, as labour shortages continue
The war in Ukraine is driving material price rises, which – along with ongoing labour shortages – is posing considerable challenges to the housing industry.
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