NHBC has reported
that nearly 15,000 new homes were registered to be built in the UK during
November, the second highest monthly total for 2017.
A total of 14,942
new homes (11,170 private sector; 3,772 affordable sector) were registered
during the month, compared to 15,211 (11,818 private sector; 3,393 affordable
sector) in November 2016.
And 41,124 new homes
were registered during the rolling quarter (September - November) - a 2%
increase on the 40,230 registered at the same time last year.
Over the rolling
quarter 31,403 homes were registered in the private sector, representing a 4%
increase on the same period a year ago (30,298), with 9,721 new homes
registered in the affordable sector, a 2% decrease on 2016 numbers (9,932).
Half of the 12 UK
regions experienced growth in registrations over the rolling quarter, when
compared to the same period last year. The East Midlands (3,875 +47%), North
East (1,882 +41%) and Northern Ireland (1,004 +9%) were among the regions with
most notable growth.
As the leading
warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, NHBC's registration
statistics are a lead indicator of the UK's new homes market.
Commenting on the
latest new home registrations statistics, NHBC Chief Executive Steve Wood said:
"It is encouraging to report strong figures for new home growth as we
reach the end of the year.
"As ever, the
demand for new homes remains strong, so this is very positive news for the
industry and for consumers looking to buy a brand new home."
NHBC UK statistics
for September - November 2017 show that NHBC new home registrations was 41,124
compared to 40,230 in the same period last year. Of these: 31,403 were
registered in the private sector, compared to 30,298 in the same period last
year; and 9,721 were registered in the affordable sector, compared to 9,932 in
the same period last year.
