More than 15,800 new homes were registered to be built in the UK in July, according to the National House Building Council.

A total of 12,087 new homes were registered in the private sector during the month, compared with 8,421 in 2017, while 3,782 were registered in the 'affordable' sector.

For the rolling quarter between May and July, a total of 43,600 new homes were registered compared to 39,421 in 2017, representing an increase of 11%. During this period, 31,264 new homes were registered in the private sector (28,056 in 2017: +11%) and 12,336 new homes registered in the affordable sector (11,365 in 2017: +9%).

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London also experienced an 86% increase in registrations, partly due to an increase in the number of large housing association and private rental sector developments registered in the capital.

Overall, the 15,800 homes figure for July represents a 35% rise on the same month last year.

NHBC Chief Executive Steve Wood said: "Following a slow start to the year due to the extreme weather, we have had promising new home figures in recent months with July seeing a real uplift. Over the last three months we have had growth in new home registrations in eight out of 12 UK regions, with London leading the way.

"NHBC continues to support UK builders in delivering high quality new homes for the benefit of consumers."

(LM/CM)