uk housebuilding – Housing View

Construction output falls in October

ONS figures reveal a fall in construction output in October.

Nationwide and Halifax both publish their house price index reports for November, revealing a stable month for the housing market.

Rightmove has published its house price index for November, whilst several reports highlight a struggling housing market.

A new report from the HBF states that SMEs could build up to 100,000 homes a year, if barriers were lifted.

MHCLG announces measures to unlock the stagnant London housebuilding market.

MHCLG announces amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, whilst thousands of homes retrofitted with insulation require repair.

The Government announces new home-buying proposals, as the housing market remains subdued.

The HBF launches the latest cohort of its Women into Home Building initiative.

Latest figures from the ONS indicate construction growth increased in Q2 2025, when compared to Q1.

The Halifax reports house prices rising by 0.4% in July; but construction output drops again.