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Confidence returns across the UK housing market

9 September, 2016

Confidence is starting to recover following the immediate reaction to the EU Referendum, as the UK residential property market experiences a slight upturn in August, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Residential Market Survey.

No sign of a Brexit impact on construction in June

After an eventful final week of June with a series of shocks sent through the economy, the construction sector managed to hold strong, with new orders reaching £6.2bn on the month, the highest figure of any month so far in 2016.

Residential construction remains strong, says Barbour ABI

The construction industry remained in a strong position during April with £6.1bn worth of contracts awarded, led by a 26% monthly spike in contract value from the residential sector, despite growing fears of a lacklustre second quarter for the UK economy.

Construction in March gains momentum after a slow start to the year

After a subdued start for construction in 2016, the industry picked up the pace in March with £6.1 billion worth of construction contracts delivered. This is the highest of the year to date, particularly influenced by the continued strength of the residential sector.

Construction industry declines for second month

In February 2016, output in the construction industry was estimated to have decreased by 0.3% compared with January 2016, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Construction output in 2016 forecast to reach record high

Total GB construction output in 2016 is forecast to grow by 3.3% compared to 2015 (at constant 2012 prices), according to construction research company Leading Edge. This would take total output to £135.3bn in 2016, beating the previous all-time high of £133.7b, which was reached in 2007.

Diversity is the key to success in the housing industry

Diversity in the housing market is the only way to solve the UK’s housing issues, according to a report published today which brings together insights into the future of Britain’s housing market.

Rise in housing demand as buy-to-let investors look to beat stamp duty increase

The UK housing market has seen a rise in demand following the government’s recent announcement that stamp duty is set to increase for buy-to-let investors, the latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has revealed.

Aggregates markets expected to get back to 2007 levels by 2020

Aggregates markets in Great Britain are forecast to get back to the levels seen in 2007 by 2020, according to a new report entitled: ‘The primary aggregates producing industry in Great Britain – Its structure, markets and prospects,’ by BDS Marketing Research.

Builders’ merchant market is set for 2016 boost

A new report on the builders’ merchant market from MTW Research has found that 70% of merchants are experiencing growth in revenue and profitability in 2015, with sales set to rise above inflation in 2016.

Infrastructure, industrial and commercial sectors to drive growth until 2019

Total GB construction output volume (at constant 2011 prices) in 2015 is forecast to grow by 1.6% compared to 2014, with further growth of 3.3% in 2016, according to the construction research specialist Leading Edge.

New home growth continues over summer, reports NHBC

The number of new homes being registered to be built across the UK continues to outperform 2014 levels, according to the latest National House-Building Council (NHBC) figures for July.

Construction output rises in Q2

In quarter two (April to June 2015), output in the construction industry has increased by 0.2% compared with quarter one (January to March 2015), according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

More retirement properties registered so far in 2015 than whole of 2014, NHBC figures reveal

More retirement homes were registered to be built in the UK in the first six months of this year than the whole of the previous year, according to new figures released by the National House Building Council (NHBC).

Growth in house registrations reported by NHBC

New home registrations for 2015 remain at a higher level than last year, with strong growth reported in May, according to new figures released by the National House Building Council (NHBC).

Number of newbuilds down in month of May, says Barbour ABI

Housebuilding suffered a setback in May as the number of contracts awarded for newbuild residential units fell to its lowest point of the year.

Builders’ merchant sales in Q1 2015 signals growth

The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has released the latest sales figures generated by GfK’s Builders Merchants Panel, which represents 80% of the UK’s general builders’ merchants.

New housing registrations up 18% in the first quarter of 2015

New house building figures released on 8 May by the National House-Building Council (NHBC) for Q1 2015 show that more than 40,000 new homes were registered in the UK during the first three months of the year, an increase of 18% on the same period last year.

UK manufacturers’ property investment intentions increased by 50% in 2014

Proposed investment in land and property from manufacturing companies continues to grow as planning application floor space for factory construction increased by 50% in 2014 and is on track for a further 40% growth in 2015.

HSS releases end-of-year results

HSS Hire Group has announced audited results for the year ended 27 December 2014 for its holding company Hampshire Topco.

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