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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New Housing Secretary appointed, as latest construction safety data published
This week has seen a change in Housing Secretary, in a busy week for UK politics. Meanwhile, the Health and Safety Executive publish their latest construction statistics.
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.
HBF cast doubt over Natural England nutrient claims
The Home Builders Federation has commissioned a report which questions the amount of nutrient-related pollution in new-build developments.
House prices rise by over 10 per cent in twelve months
Rightmove publish their house price index for May, whilst the Housing Minister pledges to tackle resource challenges.
Russian invasion of Ukraine fuels construction cost increases
The crisis in Ukraine is having an impact on rising build costs, due to reports this week, as Vistry and Countryside post results.
Gove throws cold water on Government housing target
Housing Secretary Michael Gove casts doubt over the Government’s target of 300,000 homes a year by 2025, as construction output dips in April.
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