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Experts talk ambition and challenges at HBF Planning Conference

<p>The government is not "backing away" from its commitment to housing following the EU referendum, with new ministers wanting to push progress forward, according to Steve Quartermain, chief planner at DCLG.</p>

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 &ldquo;essential&rdquo; in order to address the industry&rsquo;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 &amp; Stone has reported &ldquo;some weakness&rdquo; 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.