Residential project starts rose 45% year-on-year, driven by a sharp rise in private housing.

Only 241,000 homes received planning permission in England in 2024, a 3% drop from the previous year.

New build prices have increased 42.0% over the past three years. 

Gleeson expects FY2025 operating profit to be 15-20% below market forecasts.

Build-to-Rent completions rose by 15.8% year-on-year, reaching 127,156 by Q1 2025

Detached home registrations rose 63% in Q1 2025, the highest increase among all house types.

Sustained global uncertainty and delayed decision-making are continuing to impact confidence in the construction sector negatively.

The Planning & Infrastructure Bill speeds up renewables, but experts warn the sector faces major strain.

Calls have been made to recalibrate the levy's design to ensure it supports remediation goals without undermining housing delivery.

The rest of the country seems to be catching up with the capital's more mature and established build-to-rent market.