All construction costs articles
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CommentHousing associations need to rethink cost planning in the current environment
A collaborative and forward-looking approach is needed to help the providers deal with increased costs, argues Stuart Binnie
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NewsBuilding costs higher than house prices in one in five areas, Housing Forum finds
A report from the cross-sector network estimates that building a new home costs more than £250,000, which is higher than local house prices in some areas
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NewsTwo-thirds of £4.2bn Housing Infrastructure Fund remains unspent
Government remains ‘confident’ all of the fund will be spent despite the scrapping of several schemes due to rising construction costs
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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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NewsNew-build cost increases running well above inflation
Housing association trade body boss says new research shows sector is under ‘huge’ pressure
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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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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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NewsPocket Living falls to £19m loss
London resi developer in talks over financial restructure after being hit by scheme delays
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NewsInflation running above 20% for construction products and materials
But Construction Leadership Council reports increasingly good product availability
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NewsBarratt shares dip as reservation rate falls
Housebuilder meets raised profit and revenue expectations in 2021 full-year results