uk housebuilding – Page 16

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.

Material supply issues stabilise, as land banking claims debunked

This week’s roundup looks at the latest supply chain update from the CLC, reports on rising skilled labour costs, and looks at the latest report on land banking.

Council housing is back: local authority units are on the rise

A close look at recent housing completion data reveals a steady increase in the number of local authority homes being built. So, what’s driving this?

Housing supply falls amid rising prices, driver shortage adds to industry woes

This week’s roundup reviews Zoopla’s latest House Price Index, the shortage of HGV drivers, and relief that the planned product marking changes have been delayed.

Construction skills shortage: the sleeping giant that is waking up

With labour availability at a 20-year low, and new entrants few and far between, just how bad is the skills shortage in the construction industry?

The Beast from the East: house price growth in the decade driven by Eastern regions

Recent statistics from the ONS has revealed that the North has driven house price growth in the past year. But has this always been the case?

Current bungalow levels need to rise

The humble bungalow is traditionally associated with the older generation; but COVID has changed the way they’re viewed. Are we building enough of them to keep up with a resurgent demand?

Revenue surges, soaring prices and a drop in output

This week’s roundup looks at Bellway’s impressive trading update, the latest affordability statistics, and the effect of material shortages on the industry.