This week’s roundup reviews the latest results from three housebuilders, looks at rising material costs adding pressure to contractors, and government funding for affordable homes.
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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?
Positive Persimmon trading report, brick shortages worsen, and house prices increase
This week’s roundup features strong results from Persimmon, brick manufacturers warning of worsening supplies, and the latest house price data from the ONS.
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