Going up – number of new homes in England rises by 10%

The number of new homes in England grew by 10% – or 136,610 – over the last year.
The Department for Communities and Local Government says there were: 130,340 new homes; 4,470 new homes created from conversations; 12,520 new homes resulting from change of use; and 1,330 other gains.
A total of 12,060 homes were lost through demolition.
The total figure of 136,610 compares with a peak of 223,530 new dwellings in 2007/8.
The number of new homes built, at 130,340, is the largest since 2008/9 when there were 157,630.
http://www.propertyindustryeye.com/going-number-new-homes-england-rises-10/