How to Fund a Home Renovation: Savings, Remortgaging and Loans Compared

The post How to Fund a Home Renovation: Savings, Remortgaging and Loans Compared appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Whether it’s a kitchen extension, a loft conversion or a long-overdue new roof, most UK homeowners hit the same question before a builder ever arrives on site: how are we actually going to pay for this? Construction costs have climbed sharply over the past few years, with materials and labour both well above pre-2020 levels. […]

Construction’s latest economic reports reveal less confidence despite more work

The pessimism stems from high construction costs and slow demand outside the data center boom.

New council building control charges will ‘put up construction costs’

Building control professionals have warned that construction costs will rise or registered building control approvers (RBCAs) could face financial ruin as new council charges are introduced. From today (6 November), local authority building control teams can charge full cost-recovery fees for activities such as accepting,… The post New council building control charges will ‘put up construction costs’ appeared first on Construction News.

British Land pauses £4bn Canada Water development as viability crisis worsens

Approve plans for the next phase of the 53-acre site have been put on hold until market conditions improve, due to rising construction costs and weak demand for homes already completed. The post British Land pauses £4bn Canada Water development as viability crisis worsens appeared first on Property Week.

British Land puts brakes on £3.6bn London scheme

Second major London development setback in a week as construction costs and weak sales hit viability

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