Housing starts in England have reached their highest level since 2008, according to the latest government figures. In the year to June 2017, 164,960 new build homes were started, a 13% increase year-on-year. Meanwhile, completions rose 11% to 153,330. Private starts climbed 16% during the period to 139,140, whilst those for housing associations dipped 2% to 24,220. And private completions …