Michael Gove distances himself from 300,000 housebuilding pledge
Housing secretary Michael Gove has distanced himself from the Conservative pledge to build 300,000 new homes a year, saying he’s not “bound” by “arbitrary” targets.
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Boris Johnson’s election fate could shift the housing landscape
The fate of Prime Minister Boris Johnson could have a big impact on the housing market’s trajectory.
£11.5bn affordable homes pledge sparks cynical reaction – Autumn Budget
This was originally announced by former housing minister Robert Jenrick in September last year.
Michael Gove: Housing policy to shift from the South East to the North
Gove has been talking up the disparity between the cost of renting and buying between the South and the North of England.
Michael Gove made Secretary of State for Housing – after unsavoury comments emerge
Gove’s appointment comes two days after recordings emerged of him making homophobic, sexist, racist and classist remarks at three Cambridge Union Debates.
First Homes Scheme opens for bids from housebuilders
The scheme will offer local first-time buyers discounts of 30% compared to the general market value, while this percentage discount will be passed on at the next sale.
Government to introduce regulator for high rise buildings
A new building safety regulator will take responsibility for safety risks for high rise buildings above 18 metres, under the terms of a Building…
First Homes scheme to hit the market
The government’s First Homes scheme, which offers discounts between 30% and 50% for first-time buyers compared to the market value, has rolled out its…
Investors focus on commercial-to-residential conversions
Developers and investors have switched their attention from new builds to commercial-to-residential conversions, according to property investment firm Fabrik Invest. Converting existing buildings is…
