Southampton has been found to be the national demand hotspot for newly built housing

New research shows which areas delivered the biggest share of the 174,440 new build homes built across England in a year.

Existing homes are still struggling against the current market headwinds, according to new research.

An average of 168,930 new homes per year have been delivered across England over the last five years.

Buyer demand for new build homes saw the biggest fall in Swansea, according to new data from easyMoney.

First-time buyers will only need a 5% deposit on newly built properties and flats following the move by Santander.

Property professionals are looking to the government to increase its support for first-time buyers during next month's budget.

New home registrations showed a 44% drop in 2023 compared with the previous year, according to figures released by NHBC.

133,213 new homes were completed in 2023, down 12% on 2022 according to newly released figures from NHBC

The latest NaCSBA Custom and Self-Build Report also found that CSB homes contribute significantly to local economies by spending more on materials and labour.