Housing Registrations Strongest In October

The strongest month for new housing registrations since June 2011 was October this year, according to NHBC figures.

The figures show that a total of 13,950 new homes were registered in October. The previous highest single month for new home registrations was in June 2011, when 14,565 homes were registered.


October also showed a 10% increase in growth compared to the same month last year when 12,682 new homes were registered.

NHBC Chief Executive, Mike Quinton, said: "The October figures show that the UK housebuilding industry is continuing to build on the strong new housing volumes seen in 2013. All the signs are that 2014 will be another encouraging year with growth being registered across all parts of the UK."

(CD/JP)