"If 2022 saw a slow-down in the planning system, 2023 saw it reach a near-standstill. Only 10 English local planning authorities (LPAs) adopted a new or revised local plan; only two have been adopted since June. "

"The research is from a major industry-funded piece of research that considered the future role of the single family housing market in meeting current and future rental demand and Government’s homebuilding targets"

"House prices hold steady as falling mortgage rates trigger increased demand"

"Housing market remains weak, but outlook is improving and Wales will outperform the rest of the UK in the next five years, with price growth of 21.4%"