All build costs articles
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NewsPeabody to scale back development ‘significantly’
Housing association boss says it will reduce short-term build plans in face of inflation as Catalyst merger is finalised
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NewsRegulator downgrades 14 more housing associations on viability
Latest batch of judgements brings total downgrades in recent weeks to 48 as regulator warns of lowered financial capacity
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In FocusThe London problem: how rising costs are hitting the capital’s housing plans
The whole of the UK is facing an inflation-fuelled economic squeeze, but developers in London have little cushion to absorb build cost rises. Joey Gardiner looks at what this means for private and affordable delivery in the capital
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NewsSpringfield pauses signing of new affordable housing contracts
Scottish housebuilder reports record results but bottom line hit by sharp cost increases in supply chain
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NewsRedrow profit drops due to fire safety hit
Pre-tax numbers fall 22% despite revenue growth in 2022 results and housebuilder flags ‘moderating’ market
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NewsBarratt profits slump on legacy repair costs
Housebuilder hails ‘excellent progress’ as revenue tops £5bn but recent trading hit by ‘macro-economic uncertainty’
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NewsInland Homes founder steps down after shock profit warning
Stephen Wicks to retire as developer heading for £37m loss on construction over-runs and planning delays
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NewsG15 housing starts fall as supply chain pressures bite
Fewer starts on site in 2021/22 for major London associations even though previous year was affected by pandemic
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CommentWhat might a fair affordable rent settlement look like?
If rents are prevented from rising with inflation next year, as is now expected, social landlords must be permitted to claw money back at a later date, or investment will be hit, says Paul Hackett
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NewsGovernment to propose major cut to rent rises for affordable housing
Consultation due shortly on limiting 2023/24 rents to help struggling tenants, in move expected to hit development
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NewsPlatform reports drop in housing completions
Midlands housing association says ongoing cost inflation may hit scale of already downgraded development programme
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NewsMoat misses build target but revenue rises
South east-based social landlord reports £181m turnover but feels impact of labour and materials squeeze
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NewsTaylor Wimpey interim profit up despite turnover dip
New chief exec says year end 2022 numbers now likely to be at top end of expectations
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NewsBarratt full-year profit set to be higher than expected
Housebuilder says completions return to pre-pandemic levels but build inflation now running at 9-10%
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NewsCPA cuts housing growth forecast
Latest prediciton shows impact of rising cost pressures and war in Ukraine
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NewsCrest Nicholson warns of Ukraine-related inflation amid strong sales
Housebuilder increases sales rate
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NewsBarratt says full year numbers will be ahead of expectations
However housebuilder sees completions drop in the first half and warns on further cladding costs
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NewsMayor says build cost inflation hitting 45% on some London housing projects
Sadiq Khan says there will be ‘significant impact’ on affordable home building without government cash
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NewsPersimmon share price falls back as private reservations dip
Housebuilder also flags 5% build cost inflation and ‘frustrating’ planning delays
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NewsHousing output dropped sharply in July
Official figures blame 6.5% housebuilding decline on materials shortages and cost increases