uk housebuilding – Page 15

House prices end year at record high, as Miller Homes bought by Apollo

The latest house price index from Nationwide reveals that 2021 ended on a record high, as Miller Homes announce a purchase by Apollo.

Building Regulation changes announced, as house prices increase

Official figures from the ONS reveal that house prices rose by over 10% in the twelve months to October 2021, whilst Building Regulation changes are announced.

Pandemic triggers huge reduction in skilled labour

The Construction Products Association have reported that 223,000 workers have left the industry over the past two years, worsening an already dire labour shortage.

House price growth continues, with materials facing an uncertain 2022

Nationwide and Zoopla release their latest house price index reports, whilst the CLC warn of material uncertainty in 2022 and the HBF call for a change in the planning system.

Lockdown affects housing completions, as New Homes Ombudsman revealed

The latest official statistics reveal a drop in housing completions in 2020/21, as lockdown takes its toll. Meanwhile, the New Homes Ombudsman partner is revealed.

Strong results from housebuilders, as labour levels ease and steel prices rise

This week saw several housebuilders publish strong results, but warn of increasing build costs. However, labour levels seem to be stabilising.

Construction output grows amidst ongoing industry challenges – with solutions offered

Data from IHS Markit and CIPS shows that construction output grew in October; but the industry continues to face multiple challenges.

New starts and completions fall in quarter, whilst Government provides housing boost

NHBC figures show that new housing starts and completions fall in the quarter, whilst the Government announces a £1.8bn fund for brownfield housing.

Timber reaches UK demand levels, as sales surge in September

The Timber Trade Federation announces that there is enough timber in the UK to meet demand – but builders should continue to expect transport problems.

Energy crisis will increase material prices further, amidst slowing construction output

Economists warn that the energy crisis will have a knock-on effect on construction material costs, whilst ONS data shows construction slowing in August.