The UK’s
housebuilders and developers registered 12,677 new homes at the start of the
year – an increase of 9% compared to January 2018.
A total of 8,931
were registered in the private sector (9,214 in 2018), with 3,746 in the
affordable sector (2,469 in 2018).
For the rolling
quarter, between November and January 38,611 new homes were registered compared
to 37,990 a year ago – an increase of 2%. During this period there were 26,668
new homes registered in the private sector (28,509 in 2017: -6%) and 11,943 in the
affordable sector (9,481 in 2017: +26%).
Seven out of the 12
UK regions experienced growth in registrations during this period – notably
Northern Ireland (+65%), Wales (+20%) and the South East (+19%).
NHBC is the leading
warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK and its registration
statistics are a lead indicator for the new homes market.
Commenting on the
first new home figures of 2019, NHBC Chief Executive Steve Wood said: “As a
standalone month, the January figures show some solid growth, with a
particularly good uplift in the affordable sector.
“However, it is
clear that Brexit uncertainties are affecting the private sector and this will
impact the months ahead. NHBC will continue to work to help the industry
face these challenges and to keep the focus on the quality of new homes.”
NHBC UK statistics
show that: during November '18 – January '19 the number of NHBC new home
registrations was 38,611 compared to 37,990 a year ago; 26,668 were registered
in the private sector, compared to 28,509 in the previous year; and 11,943 were
registered in the affordable sector, compared to 9,481 in the previous year.
