New home registrations down 20% on last year, says NHBC

NHBC new homes statistics

Poor weather and economic conditions make for bleak first quarter picture

The number of new homes registered to be built in the first quarter of this year was 20% down on the same period in 2023, according to the National House Building Council (NHBC). 

Figures released by the UK’s largest provider of new home warranties and insurance show 21,967 new homes were registered to be built in Q1 2024. 

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