Taylor Wimpey: Housebuilder suffers dent to profit ahead of planning reform July 31, 2024 Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey suffered a dent to revenue and profit in a set of half year results in which it hailed the new government's "recognition" of planning laws as being a "major barrier" to housebuilding.
Move to cut London’s housebuilding target raises eyebrows July 30, 2024 Angela Rayner’s decision to cut London’s housing target has raised some eyebrows given the severe housing crisis facing Londoners. In a speech in the House of Commons this afternoon, the deputy Prime Minister confirmed that mandatory housing targets would be reinstated for local authorities among a swathe of other planning changes. But the new target [...]
Housebuilder Barratt to deliver profit ‘slightly ahead’ of expectations despite challenging conditions July 10, 2024 In a trading update covering the year to June, Barratt said that total home completions were at 14,004. Although this was down on 17,206 last year, it was still at the "upper end" of the firm's guidance.
How realistic is Labour’s plan to reform the planning system? July 9, 2024 Labour has promised to move fast and break things to get Britain building again, but will their plan actually work?
Build, Baby, Build: Move over avo toast, ceramics are Gen Z’s housing crisis crutch June 27, 2024 Gen Z are spending more time and money on interior design, not despite, but because of, the housing crisis, writes Anna Moloney.
Regulation has ‘stifled’ growth in housebuilding, Berkeley boss says June 19, 2024 "The industry has absorbed many regulatory changes over recent years and, while all well-intended, when taken together they have stifled investment, housing delivery and growth," he said.
Housebuilding targets ‘extremely challenging’ without extra funding, think tank warns June 19, 2024 Neither party has committed any extra funding to boost housebuilding numbers, which will make it difficult to reach the target.
Crest Nicholson: Bellway’s bid ‘significantly undervalued’ housebuilder June 14, 2024 Bellway yesterday went public with the news it had tabled a bid on 7th May for its smaller rival in the latest of a flurry of consolidation efforts
Housing market on the mend as Bellway reports ‘robust’ spring trade June 7, 2024 "Bellway remains in a strong position to return to growth in financial year 2025," he added.
VP profit falls as Brandon Hire Station and housebuilding woes drag on results June 5, 2024 Pre-tax profit fell 90.9 per cent, in large part down to the impact of £27.7m of non-cash impairment at VP's subsidiary, Brandon Hire Station