Smaller housebuilders may get government help to cope with materials shortages

By Jordan Marshall2021-07-01T05:00:00

Housing minister says it will intervene if shortages become an 'ongoing and material obstacle'

The government has said it will “factor in” materials shortages into what support it can give smaller housebuilders to help them get a foothold in the market.

The government wants smaller firms to build more homes rather than the market being dominated by a handful of national players.

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