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Long gone are the days when damp problems would only arise in older homes and buildings. Unfortunately, a newly built house can now also experience mould growth, causing stress to homeowners up and down the UK.

Shrinkage cracks, for example, can be a result of the natural settlement as the building materials adjust to the environment and the ground beneath the structure settles.

September 2024 saw the highest rise in house sales in three years due to lower interest rates igniting buyer demand.

The UK government has been urged to ‘wake the sleeping giant of house building’ – but it will cost £644 million upfront.

Labour has been in parliament since July and has already set their stall out in terms of housing.

At ABC+ Warranty, we understand that people are at the heart of any business. That is why we are so committed to supporting the ongoing learning and development of our fantastic team.

As Labour plans to build 370,000 new homes per year, one of their main goals to achieve this is by creating brand-new towns up and down the country.

Where has the drastic increase in Labour housing targets come from, though, and how will they build this many new-build homes? Read on to find out.

On July 5th 2024, the United Kingdom voted in a new Labour government, ending the Conservatives’ tenure after 14 years with a landslide victory.

According to the National Housing Federation, around 8.5 million people are in immediate housing need, and there are 1.2 million households on waiting lists.