Housing Secretary Angela Rayner calls in a 8,400-home development, as Matthew Pennycook announces design changes.
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Cala sold for £1.35bn
Legal & General sells Cala for £1.35bn, as planning approvals fall to a decade low and house prices creep upwards.
Positive signs as construction output grows
Various surveys and reports indicate recovery in the housing sector, as house prices edge up in June and Bellway withdraws its offer for Crest.
Housing market health is worse than twenty years ago
Initial findings from the Radix Housing Commission makes for difficult reading, as the Government seeks to address labour issues.
Industry welcomes King’s Speech, but warns of challenges ahead
Industry leaders welcome the proposed Planning Bill, but warn of land and labour difficulties.
Reeves announces major planning system reforms
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a host of measures to boost housebuilding, as Barratt and Vistry declare results.
RICS survey reveals market improvements
The latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey provides an optimistic outlook, as a new report encourages Homes England to take more risks.
Housing industry reacts to Spring Budget
Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget leaves the housebuilding industry disappointed, as house prices rise but building manufacturers post falls in profit.
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.
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.
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