Official DLUHC figures reveal a stable final quarter of 2023 for home completions, as rumours grow of a Cala Group sale.
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CMA to investigate alleged anti-competitive behaviour as final report published
The Competition and Markets Authority publishes its report into the housebuilding market this week, with eight developers under investigation.
Developers call for stamp duty cut ahead of Spring budget
Senior executives call for Hunt to reduce Stamp Duty in the upcoming budget, as construction materials remain stable and 2023 completions fall.
Barratt strike to buy Redrow in £2.5bn deal
In a surprise move, Barratt and Redrow announce a merge of the two businesses. Meanwhile, the NHBC reveal completion data for 2023.
Almost three-quarters of developers want a Labour government
A survey by Knight Frank has found that 70% of housebuilders would welcome a Labour government. Meanwhile, house prices rise slightly.
Planning continues to be the biggest obstacle to growth, say construction firms
The latest State of Play report from the HBF sees planning remaining as the key obstacle to SME growth. Meanwhile, the number of construction firms in financial distress rises.
The housing industry has plenty of challenges – but let’s not lose sight of what makes construction so rewarding
It’s easy to get bogged down in the challenges faced by the housebuilding industry; but it’s important to focus on why construction is such a rewarding career choice.
Optimistic start to 2024 as house prices increase in January
Rightmove report the biggest monthly house price rise since 2020, but Red Sea attacks could add to industry challenges.
Opinion: We need one voice, not white noise
Is the housing industry producing too many separate reports, instead of coming together to send a single unified message to Government?
“Not that difficult” to buy a home says NatWest chair, as house prices rise
Sir Howard Davies prompts criticism after comments on BBC Radio 4, as house prices increase for the third month in a row.
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