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NewsMHCLG used unauthorised covert intelligence gathering as part of building safety recovery strategy
Watchdog finds department’s lapses did not meet threshold of ‘serious error’
NewsPlanning and infrastructure bill receives royal assent
Measures to speed up building included in new legislation
NewsHousing Ombudsman case determinations up 30% on last year
Landlords yet to fully grip the challenges of current operating environment, says Richard Blakeway
NewsScottish housebuilding figures hit ‘historic lows’
Start and completion stats drop across social and private sector
NewsReed announces new ‘medium site’ category to help SME housebuilders in latest planning guidance shake-up
Small builders could get exemption from Building Safety Levy under new site designation
NewsHousing market set to grow modestly in 2026 after steady year, says Halifax
Bank mortgages chief says Budget speculation kept market confidence ‘subdued’ in second half of 2025
NewsTurnover and profit down at Watkin Jones
Statutory profit number falls further into red due to impairments and remediation costs
NewsRegulator places for-profit provider Keystage CIC on gradings under review list
Keystage is a small, specialist provider operating in North Hertfordshire and Luton
NewsCity of London Corporation approves £152m funding boost for housing upgrades
Money will be spent in the City and in six London boroughs

NewsRICS residential market survey paints ‘subdued’ picture
Forward-looking indicators indicate little improvement although respondents anticipate increase in sales volumes
NewsHomes England publishes five-year strategic plan
Investment roadmap also revealed ahead of full prospectus in new year
NewsPre-budget ‘uncertainty’ hit sales in half-year, says Berkeley
Revenue up, but pre-tax profit drops in period
NewsTurnover and surplus down in GreenSquareAccord half-year update
The housing association’s turnover fell from £116m to £102.5m in the six months to September, primarily due to reduced open market sales activity as it exits this area of business.
NewsGovernment will not decarbonise buildings by 2050 without significant skills intervention, MPs say
Energy committee report comes as government announces plans for apprenticeship spending

NewsArhag placed on regulator’s gradings under review list
Small provider is focused on refugee and migrant housing in London
NewsGreen light for 1,448-home Electric Works scheme in Woolwich
Student accommodation and co-living will predominate in 23-storey development
NewsHousing affordability strongest since late 2015 as price growth slows, says Halifax
Monthly house price growth flat in November, while annual rate slows
NewsJigsaw to consolidate four registered providers into one
Providers makes announcement ahead of results showing boost to turnover and surplus