Both Rightmove and Nationwide have revealed that annual house price growth slowed to the end of April – but strong buyer demand continues.
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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.
Proposed Building Safety Levy extension provokes backlash
This week saw angry back-and-forth correspondence between the Government, developers and product manufacturers, as the cladding remediation saga continues.
More developers sign up to cladding remediation pledge, as apprenticeship starts improve
More housing developers signed up to the Governments Building Safety Pledge this week, as apprenticeship starts show signs of improving.
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.
Nutrient neutrality affects further local authorities, as tender forecasts increase
Developers in an additional 42 local authorities now required to meet nutrient neutrality obligations, as Mace release their tender price forecast.
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.
Volume builders post booming profits as house price growth continues
Three volume housebuilders post strong results, as Nationwide and Zoopla both publish house price growth reports.
House prices increase 10.8% in the year, as Gove takes tough stance on cladding crisis
The ONS have revealed that house prices rose by almost 11% in 2021, as Gove tells developers they could be blocked from building if they do not assist in cladding remediation.
Taylor Wimpey announce new CEO, as construction output grows
Jennie Daly becomes the first woman CEO of a FTSE 100 housebuilder, as other developers post strong half-year results.
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