Housing

Significant increase in affordable home starts


Homes England has published housing statistics, which show a significant increase in the number of affordable homes being built.

Welsh Government improves empty properties to create new homes


Around 120 empty properties in Anglesey and Gwynedd are being refurbished by the Welsh Government to fight the housing crisis.

Government commits to building communities in Woking and Truro


The government is investing £142million in building communities and thousands of homes in Woking and Truro.

Change in housing infrastructure rules to make housing projects easier.


The government's changes to housing infrastructure rules aim to make it easier for councils to deliver housing projects.

Work begins on Northampton government land housing development


Construction has begun on 212 new homes in a housing development in Northampton on government land owned by Homes England.

Housing company invests £100million in modular homes


Places For People have invested £100million in modular homes in the largest investment yet for off-site manufacturing.

Homes England funds 4,000 new homes with local authorities


Homes England has created a £55million fund with 12 local authorities to deliver 4,000 new homes.

Housing development approved by Edinburgh Council


A new housing development for Edinburgh providing hundreds of homes, including affordable properties, has been approved by the local Council.

Housing projects supported by Building Scotland Fund


Thousands of new homes and jobs have been supported by the Building Scotland fund since it was formed, according to new data.

UK House Price Index for March released


The UK House Price Index for March 2019 has been released showing an annual price rise of 1.4%.