New builds up by 31.3%

THE number of new homes registered in the North West has risen by 31.3% in the rolling quarter February to April compared with the same period in 2014.

According to NHBC, the number of new builds across the UK increased by 20% with strong Q1 growth reported by the house builders’ organisation.

Some 3,585 homes were built in the North West in early 2015, against 2,731 last year.

NHBC chief executive Mike Quinton said: “The very positive start to the year continues, with the growth in new home registrations unaffected by uncertainty ahead of the General Election, and so 2015 is likely to be another strong year.

“Now that the outcome of the General Election has been decided we look forward to continuing our work with government to ensure that housing remains at the top of the political agenda to help us get back to pre-recession building levels.”