House builds up
The number of new homes under construction increased by 111% in the third quarter of 2020 to 35,710, according to official government statistics. A total of 45,000 homes were completed in the same period, representing a 185% increase on the previous quarter.
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick MP said the figures show that the number of new home starts more than doubled compared to the previous quarter and the number of completed homes almost tripled.
