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NewsHouse price growth hit two-year high in August, says Halifax
Prices expected to rise further this year
NewsDecades of central government failure led to Grenfell tragedy, says inquiry
Department was ‘well aware’ of cladding risks but failed to act
NewsConstruction’s day of reckoning as Grenfell Inquiry finds severe failings across industry laid ground for deadly blaze
Final report sets out plan to consolidate responsibility for industry in one centralised regulator reporting to a single government minister
NewsManufacturers knowingly misled the market over combustible construction materials, Grenfell Inquiry concludes
Arconic, Celotex and Kingspan slammed for ‘systematic dishonesty’ by inquiry report
NewsFailures in refurbishment job that led to Grenfell fire ‘likely widespread’ in construction industry, inquiry finds
‘Incompetence’ and ’casual’ approach to contractual relations paved way for disaster
NewsBarratt officially takes ownership of Redrow shares
But firms will continue to operate independently until competition questions settled
NewsLGA and BPF call for evidence on institutional investment in affordable housing
Report on topic to be published by year’s end
NewsL&G suburban build-to-rent business agrees 147-home forward sale deal with Vistry
Insurance giant’s subsidiary buys 147 homes to be built outside Coventry
NewsUK house prices rise for fourth consecutive month in June
ONS numbers ‘welcome relief’ for housing market, say experts
NewsMuse picked by Manchester City Council to redevelop Wythenshawe
Investment in town centre will be worth more than £500m
NewsPlans unveiled for 6,000-home new town on former airfield in Oxfordshire
Scoping report for new Heyford scheme submitted to Cherwell council
In FocusThe ins and outs of Labour’s new National Planning Policy Framework
Keir Starmer’s government has put planning reform at the heart of its ambition to get Britain building. Daniel Gayne assesses their chances of success
NewsHyde looks to pick new contractors to help build 1,500 homes a year
Previous iteration of five-year framework was worth £2bn
NewsGovernment plans to limit landowner profits on green belt sales
New legislation will change compulsory purchase rules
NewsMore than 4,000 building inspectors registered after accreditation deadline passes
Regulator now focused on ensuring building control bodies have sufficient capacity
NewsBellway records fall in annual completions, but ends year ahead of expectations
Drop attributed to lower order book and softer trading conditions
NewsProfit and revenue up at Morgan Sindall-owned Lovell
Contracting work sees income tick up at housebuilder
NewsPersimmon writes off £25m investment in TopHat
Half-year results show reduced profit on increased turnover
NewsInsurance dispute between Peabody and NHBC heads to court after judge refuses strike out claim
High Court agrees housing association did not leave it too late to make claim