House sales and prices remain subdued but market shows signs of stabilising, RICS survey finds The UK housing market remained subdued in May, although there are signs that recent deterioration may be beginning to stabilise, according to the latest data from RICS. The latest UK Residential Market Survey, compiled on monthly sentiment of chartered surveyors,…
New report calls on government to tighten BNG exemptions or risk “nature poverty” increase New research by the Wildlife and Countryside Link warns that proposed Biodiversity Net Gain exemptions could result in a growing number of people living in “nature poverty”. The report, funded by several environmental NGOs and ecological organisations, finds that 7.4 million…
Council tax on unoccupied, unfurnished, and unsold homes putting housing development at risk, new report finds A new report by the Home Builders Federation and Paragon Development Finance has revealed that almost half (45%) of local authorities are charging developers full council tax on newly built homes awaiting sale or occupation, adding to growing problems…
Viability testing key to supporting delivery of 1.5 million homes, Lichfields finds Robust viability testing will be essential to housing delivery as build costs and policy requirements continue to affect development margins, new research by Lichfields has found. The research, conducted by the planning and development consultancy, finds that viability is critical to meeting the…
Report highlights housebuilders’ involvement inspiring careers through schools A new report published today by The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC), in collaboration with the Home Builders Federation (HBF) and industry partners across England, highlights how housebuilders across England are increasingly working together with schools, Careers Hubs and industry partners to strengthen the future workforce pipeline.…
New taxes and policy costs add £76,000 to the cost of building a new home, HBF finds New research by the Home Builders Federation has found that £76,000 has been added to the cost of building a home since 2020, which it says raises serious concerns about the viability of new housing developments across the…
House price growth resilient in April, Nationwide reports UK house price growth rose by 3% in April, according to Nationwide’s latest House Price Index, despite the expected impact on confidence brought on by the Iran war. Nationwide also reported a monthly increase of 0.4% in April after taking account of seasonal effects, following a rise…
HBF SME Developer Seminar – Indevor Bonds and Guarantees We were invited by the HBF to contribute to the HBF SME Developer Seminar on 21st April 2026. It was an incredible opportunity to present our expertise to the industry and provide a platform to showcase the importance of surety bonds to SME developers. The event…
