Government should cut stamp duty to boost housing market, says Bellway It came as the FTSE 250 firm warned that demand is ‘uncertain’ in the short term. Evening Standard · Aug 11
UK housebuilder urges Andy Burnham to slash stamp duty to boost housing market Burnham previously vowed his government would oversee the ‘biggest council house building programme since the post-war period’ The Independent UK · Aug 11
UK housebuilders face class action suit over alleged collusion to inflate prices Law firms seek up to £4.5bn on behalf of 700,000 buyers of new-build homes The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
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FTSE 100 down as Asia-focused financials struggle Oil prices also fell after US President Donald Trump said negotiations over a peace deal to end the Middle East war were in their final stages. Evening Standard · Jun 9
Homebuyer interest dipped after mortgage rates rise, builder Bellway says The Newcastle-based company said recovery in the housing market could be slowed as a result of the challenges. Evening Standard · Jun 9
Bellway shares hit as full-year earnings outlook disappoints The builder cautioned over risks to the market from the Middle East conflict as mortgage rates have already begun to rise. Evening Standard · Mar 24
Housing market in England and Wales ‘showing tentative signs of recovery’ Rics surveyors report inquiries from new buyers, agreed sales and house prices were less negative in January The Guardian - UK · Feb 12
Bellway boss sees pay packet almost double to £3.2m The increase was driven by bonus payments, with Jason Honeyman receiving £1.13 million in long-term bonuses during the year. Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025
Bellway calls for Government to ‘commit’ to addressing home affordability issues The housebuilder nonetheless said it sold more homes over the past year. Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025
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Bellway buys up land but warns over local council planning delays The housebuilder said the industry stands to benefit from the Government’s recent planning reforms. Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025
UK housebuilders in focus as construction woes cloud outlook Experts said Persimmon was among the builders fighting issues ‘outside of its control’ in the wider property sector. The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
Housebuilders’ £100m offer after probe ‘definitely looks dodgy’, Parliament told The firms have said the offer of voluntary commitments does not mean they admit any wrongdoing. Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025 Seven UK housebuilders to pay £100m to fund affordable homes after CMA investigation Watchdog found evidence of information sharing linked to prices but firms have not admitted any wrongdoing
Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025 Housebuilding and China trade hopes lift London stocks Figures showed the unemployment rate rose slightly in the three months to April, as expected.
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025 Bellway upgrades housebuilding forecast after ‘robust’ spring trading The London-listed company told shareholders it has seen ‘good levels of customer demand and improved affordability’.
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025 Bellway to increase housebuilding further amid ‘healthy’ demand Shares in the company lifted on Tuesday after it told shareholders that profits have increased.
Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025 Bellway ‘encouraged’ by pick-up in housing demand despite challenging backdrop Bellway said its private reservation rate was ‘strongly ahead’ year-on-year to 127 per week for the six months to January.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 16, 2025 Villagers win battle against developers building footpath through estate Residents in a Scottish village have won their battle to stop developers putting a path through their quiet cul de sac
The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2024 Anger as 'tankers pump raw sewage' at village residents' gardens ANGRY residents in a Scottish village are having to put up with tankers pumping raw sewage at the bottom of their gardens after nearly 100 houses…
The National (Scotland) · Nov 6, 2024 Housing developer denies emptying sewage into Scottish village drains A HOUSING developer has denied claims made by a Scottish councillor that trucks full of sewage from a new housing estate are being emptied into a…
The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2024 New deal for former Glasgow school site proposed after previous plans failed A NEW deal to sell a former Glasgow school site to a housing developer for £3m is set to be agreed after previous plans for the land fell through...
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024 Bellway hails planning changes as councils get £68m for brownfield homes Under-pressure housebuilder says drive to increase UK housing stock could generate long-term growth
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2024 Crest Nicholson sits crestfallen as Bellway suddenly walks away Damage to the smaller housebuilder’s reputation will take time to heal but a takeover deal isn’t a deal until it’s signed