Government launches Neighbourhood Planning Bill
<p>The government has introduced the Neighbourhood Planning Bill to parliament.</p>
Barratt completions at eight-year high
<p>Barratt Developments has delivered its highest level of completions in eight years, it said today (September 7).</p>
Housing policy is damaging London market - Berkeley
Record year for Redrow
Better supply chain collaboration to solve skills shortage - HBSP
<p>Better collaboration between housebuilders and their subcontractors is “essential” in order to address the industry’s skills shortage and allow it to continue to increase housing output, according to a report launched today.</p>
McStone reports second hand housing market weakness
<p>McCarthy & Stone has reported “some weakness” in the second hand housing market since the EU referendum which could affect its ability to deliver its planned 15% growth in volume next year.</p>
CLG capacity inquiry
The Communities and Local Government Committee has launched an inquiry into the capacity of the housebuilding industry to meet the overwhelming demand for new homes.
Home ownership down
Falls in home ownership are "no longer just a London problem," with the number of people owning their own homes in England falling to the lowest level in 30 years, according to the Resolution Foundation.
English starts up
Housebuilding starts in England were estimated at 36,400 (seasonally adjusted) in the latest quarter to June, a 2% increase compared to the previous three months and 6% increase on a year earlier, according to new government figures.
Give a bird a Barratt home
Barratt Homes North Thames has started providing homes for birds as well as people.
