Almost 15,000 homes have been registered in the UK in October 2018, according to the latest statistics from NHBC.

The figures demonstrate a continued home growth over the past few months, and an 8% increase from the same time last year. It shows a 7% increase in the private sector and a 12% increase in the affordable sector.

For the rolling quarter, between August and October, 42,307 new homes were registered compared to 39,625 in 2017 – an increase of 7%.

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There has been growth in eight out of 12 UK regions, including Yorkshire & Humberside (+34%), London (+31%) and the South West (+24%).

NHBC Chief Executive Steve Wood said: "Despite a slow start to the year because of the extreme weather conditions, it is very pleasing to report that the upturn in registrations we saw over the summer is continuing.

"Although there is some caution as we all wait to see what happens on Brexit, we are hopeful that this strong end to the year will be maintained, as the industry strives to build more new, high-quality homes that the UK needs."

(CM/MH)