As Rishi Sunak prepares to reveal the spring budget, Naismiths’ Mike Layne explains why the construction sector should brace itself for a bumpy few months.

Homes England’s strategic partnership model launched in 2018 and has hitherto been available exclusively to housing associations.

Millions of council tax payers can expect rises of up to 5% from April this year, with those on low and middle incomes likely to be most affected.

At least 500 civil servants will be working in the new MHCLG base in Wolverhampton by 2025, with further recruitment planned by 2030.

The government has confirmed that homebuyers will now be given until May 31 to complete purchases under the ‘Help to Buy’ loan scheme.

It is hoped that the fund will improve access to finance for smaller builders and drive diversification within the housing market.

The recommendation is part of the Resolution Foundation’s wider appeal for ministers to help households manage housing arrears accrued during the pandemic.

The bond supports LiveWest’s plans to deliver 6,000 homes over the next five years to alleviate the housing shortage in the south west.

Monmouthshire Housing has secured £65m from the Pension Protection Fund, adding to the £20m of flexible finance provided by existing lender Barclays.

The regulator is currently investigating potential compliance issues within Hilldale Housing Association Limited and Pivotal Housing Association.