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Government makes military family housing investment worth £1.5bn

A new invstment into military family housing will bring the total investment in this parliament to £7bn for both new homes and renovations.

Government announce first new water reservoirs since 1990s

The government have announced two new reservoirs, the first major water infrastructure reservoirs since the 1990s to combat water scarcity.

Northern Ireland housebuilding sees growth

Northern Irish housebuilding has seen minor growth in starts and completions, but concerns remain for social budgets.

New construction SME support announced in rules reforms

Rules reforms intended to boost construction SME support have been announced, streamlining both land and financing rules.

National Federation of Builders say SME support vital to hitting targets

The National Federation of Builders has responded to government calls for investment in construction, saying more support for SMEs is needed.

Average house price for first-time buyer hits £250,000

The house price index March 2025 has revealed further increases for house prices with no relief for first time buyers in sight.

PM: “My message to housebuilders: get on with it”

The prime minister and deputy prime minister have released a message to housebuilders, urging speed and proposing new rules.

The 1.5m homes challenge: Why construction SMEs must be part of the solution

Tim Barrett, chair of the Construction Alliance Northeast (CAN), discusses barriers to 1.5m homes, and the role construction SMEs could play.

New home registrations rise in Q1 with developers encouraged by government focus on housing

Figures released by NHBC show 29,356 new homes were registered to be built in Q1 2025, up 36% on Q1 2024 (21,635) and 17% more than Q4 2024 (25,034). 26,120 new homes were completed in the same period, 1% down on Q1 2024.

Homes England Strategic Place Partnership agreed

Homes England has partnered with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) to deliver a shared plan for housing and regeneration.

May 2025 Construction Review shows minor relief for industry

The May 2025 Glenigan Construction Review paints a picture of minor short term relief for the sector, but longer trends remain concerning.

New Homes England stats reveal agency surpassed targets

The Homes England stats detail number of homes built, started, and land unlocked by the agency in working towards government targets.

Prioritise helping first time buyers, says new HBF-supported housing report

First time buyers are in desperate need of support, says a new HBF-supported housing report exploring the issue.

Construction products reform: What it means for the industry

The UK Government has released a Green Paper proposing big changes to how construction products are regulated. These reforms are a direct response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the urgent need to make buildings safer.

1.5m homes – building at scale across all tenures; which are most in demand?

Andrew Milsom, sector lead for Affordable Housing at NHBC, examines the importance of affordable housing in efforts to deliver the Government's housing targets.

RTPI aim to change public perception of planning

The Royal Town Planning Institute are set to launch a campaign aimed at improving the public perception of planning.

System changes urgently needed for Wales affordable housing

A report on the needs of Welsh affordable housing has been released by the Affordable Housing Taskforce, with recommendations for improvement.

Construction didn’t budge in ONS stats Q1 2025

Today the ONS stats Q1 2025 have been released, showing a largely stagnant construction industry with some minor growth.

Infrastructure delivery should reflect community needs, says planning professor

Professor John Sturzaker has spoken with a parliamentary committee to advise on infrastructure delivery and the 1.5m new homes target.

RTPI says housing developments missing half of mandated ecological features

The Royal Town Planning Institute has published research showing half of mandated ecological features are missing in housing developments.
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