Britain's National House-Building Council data (based on applications for construction insurance)
- British construction companies applied to build the greatest number of new homes in a decade during the three months to the end of September, taking account of the time of year,
- 9 percent more than during the same period last year
- highest third-quarter total since 2007
"This is positive news for the industry and prospective homebuyers, particularly in light of the current political and economic uncertainties," NHBC chief executive Steve Wood
