Committees

Capacity in the homebuilding industry inquiry

Inquiry

The Government should support small and medium builders and ensure local authorities have the tools they need to make an effective contribution to solving the housing crisis, the Committee adds.

The report notes that the eight largest firms build more than half of all new homes and calls for a more competitive market, with a large number of companies of different sizes. The Committee recommends improving access to land and finance for smaller builders and says Government should reduce the risk for builders by preparing sites for development by providing infrastructure and planning permissions.

Work news

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End dominance of big homebuilding firms to fix broken market
Communities and Local Government Committee report on capacity in the homebuilding industry
29 April 2017
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Housing Minister questioned on homebuilding industry
Communities and Local Government Committee questions Gavin Barwell MP on capacity in homebuilding industry
23 February 2017
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Chair of Homes and Communities Agency questioned by Committee
Communities and Local Government Committee questions Chair of HCA on Capacity in homebuilding industry inquiry
6 February 2017
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Homebuilding evidence session focus on skills and productivity
Communities and Local Government Committee continues examination of homebuilding industry
12 January 2017
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Housing associations and councils questioned on homebuilding
Communities and Local Government Committee questions housing associations and local authorities on homebuilding industry
28 November 2016
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Small-volume homebuilders questioned on housing demand
Communities and Local Government Committee examines role of small and medium-sized homebuilders concerning housing demand
21 November 2016
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UK homebuilders questioned on industry capacity
Communities and Local Government Committee hears from housing developers on capacity in homebuilding industry
28 October 2016
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Capacity in the homebuilding industry explored
Communities and Local Government Committee questions homebuilding organisations and property management and development company
13 October 2016
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Capacity of the homebuilding industry inquiry launched
Communities and Local Government Committee launches inquiry into the capacity of the homebuilding industry
5 July 2016
Total results 9 (page 1 of 1)

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  • Address: Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA