Housing News
The latest housing news from PBC Today and the UK construction sector.
Barratt acquisition of Redrow under CMA investigation
The Competition and Markets Authority has opened an investigation into the Barratt acquisition of Redrow, estimated to be worth £2.5bn.
Dame Kate Barker to lead new commission into England’s housing shortage
Dame Kate Barker CBE is to lead a new Commission into England’s housing shortage, with experts from the RTPI, Vistry Group and Society of Black Architects.
Government withdrawal of £500m housing funding stalls plans for 42,000 homes
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has removed housing funding totaling £538.8m from 16 projects.
Updated Consumer Code for New Homes to benefit buyers and industryÂ
January 2024 sees the implementation of the updated Consumer Code for Home Builders’ and Consumer Code for New Homes’ Codes of Practice.
What extent of retrofitting work is needed in the social housing sector?
A new report by law firm Shakespeare Martineau has uncovered a significant gap between social housing tenants’ desire to retrofit their homes and their ability to make those improvements. Louise Drew, partner and head of building communities, looks at the key findings.
Home Builders Federation unveils 10-Point plan to improve UK housing supply
The Home Builders Federation has released a 10-point plan of solutions to help the government improve the UK housing supply and provide the nation with much-needed homes.
Construction industry reacts: Lee Rowley replaces Rachel Maclean as housing minister
Lee Rowley has been appointed as the housing minister following the sacking of Rachel Maclean, who was in the role for nine months.
Build-Zone signs up to Consumer Code for New Homes
Leading UK structural warranty provider Build-Zone has joined the Consumer Code for New Homes (CCNH) to raise new home warranty standards for SME developers.
London’s borough-level planning policies hinder build-to-rent sector growth
A recent report has shed light on the growth of London's Build-to-Rent sector and how the city's planning policies are contributing to its expansion.
Is Co-Living a vital piece in the puzzle to solve the UK housing crisis?
A new report from the British Property Federation urgently calls for detailed guidance on Co-Living to be included in the forthcoming revised National Planning Policy Framework.
Is co-living the answer to the UK’s housing crisis?
A report by the British Property Federation (BPF) has investigated the increasing popularity of co-living.
Cost of maintaining Parliament £7m more than rest of country’s housing combined
The £100m average annual bill for maintaining the Houses of Parliament is higher than the average yearly spend (£93m) issued for home improvement grants, according to a new report- all coming at the taxpayer's expense.
UK projects see downturn in Glenigan’s October Construction Index
Glenigan has released the October 2023 edition of its Construction Index. This edition focuses on the three-month period leading up to the end of September 2023.
Is refurbishment the answer to meeting UK housing demand?
With the UK’s ongoing housing crisis seeming to go from bad to worse, could refurbishment be the answer to meeting UK housing demand? Carl Yale, Lovell, explores.
Redrow plans 90-hectare housing development between Rochdale and Middleton
Redrow has applied to build a new housing development, community amenities, and landscaping across nearly 90 hectares of land between Rochdale and Middleton.
Construction technology trends: paving the way for the future of the UK housing market
In this article, Build Warranty delves into the construction technology trends that are poised to redefine the UK housing market and explores their potential implications.
South East leads the way in planning permission-ready properties
The South East of England has the highest proportion of planning permission-ready properties, according to research by development specialists, Searchland.
Average house prices in the UK rise by 1.7%
Average house prices in the UK experienced a rise of 1.7% over the last 12 months, according to the latest finding from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The transformation of housing associations
Housing associations face complex challenges but the solution is simplicity, says Alison Handley, director of strategy, planning and change at L&Q.
RICS reports decrease in overall workload in Q2
The RICS report on the UK construction industry has shown a fall in overall workload in the most recent quarter.
Government reveals new plans to fast-track major infrastructure projects
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that several major infrastructure projects will be fast-tracked as part of new plans.
Navigating the challenges of a potential UK housing crisis: building a resilient future –...
As turbulent economic conditions push interest rates up, BW Build Warranty explores how to traverse a potential UK housing crisis.
Mace increases tender price forecast to 3.5% in response to inflation
Mace has increased its tender price forecast in light of UK inflation, as outlined in its recent Market View report.
The resilient growth of the UK buy-to-let market: Boosting property prices and rental rates...
In this article, Build Warranty® analyses the positive aspects of the buy-to-let market, including its impact on property prices and rental rates, while also discussing recent government policies aimed at reducing the influence of buy-to-let investors and their potential consequences.
Contractors in England and Wales eligible for £260m RM3 framework
Contractors in England and Wales can now take part in a newly launched public sector RM3 framework worth £260m. The framework aims to help the completion of diverse housing, non-residential refurbishment, and retrofit projects.
Stakeholders call on government to abandon planning reform
Councils, housebuilders, housing associations, charities and planners have written a letter to the government to scrap a key part of its flagship planning reform.