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Is Britain’s cement crisis about to derail homebuilding plans?
By Joseph Mullane published
Cement production is at its lowest ever recorded levels, leaving homebuilders facing higher costs, delays and changes to their plans

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How sewers are flushing Britain’s housing plans down the drain
By Joseph Mullane published
Tens of thousands of new homes are stuck in planning limbo as sewer capacity concerns and regulatory delays leave communities waiting

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By Joseph Mullane published
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New tax could add £24,000 to the cost of a new home
By Joseph Mullane published
A proposed landfill tax reform could add over £24,000 to the cost of every new build home, sparking warnings from the construction industry

Mortgage Guarantee Scheme helps 56,000 households to get on the property ladder
By Joseph Mullane published
Government-backed scheme opens doors for first-time buyers, small households and renovators

Are house prices falling? Nationwide data shows August dip
By Joseph Mullane last updated
Latest figures reveal a slight monthly decline, with stretched affordability and shifting buyer behaviour shaping the housing market

Why are there so many empty homes in the UK and what is being done to solve it?
By Joseph Mullane published
Discover the hidden reasons behind a growing number of empty homes
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