Some £5bn has been wiped off housebuilder shares since January
Analysts point to cash that could be returned to investors through buybacks and dividends
Some 61% report challenges in supply chain issues and material costs
Half of volume housebuilders have reduced their margins as build costs rise
Survey also highlights land availability and legal issues as pressing problems
London sees red as virus cases rise
Commitment will support SME builders looked over by high street banks
Impact of lockdown hits pipeline
Persimmon, Redrow Homes and a number of developers in London are to restart sales in the coming week
Taylor Wimpey and Crest Nicholson are among the housebuilders taking steps to restart operations
Housebuilders Taylor Wimpey and Vistry Group are to reopen construction sites closed for Covid-19
Furloughs will hit “a large proportion” of employees