Private new home registrations rose 12% in 2025 against 2024, according to NHBC’s latest data released today (February 3). During the year, new homes registered for the UK private sector totalled 75,227. Registrations for the rental and affordable sector also increased by 10% against 2024 to 40,123 new homes. In total, new home registrations increased 11% last year to 115,350 new homes.