CHRIS Endsor, chief executive of Miller Homes, has welcomed last week’s Autumn Statement by chancellor Philip Hammond.

He said: “We are pleased that housing remains a key priority for the government and we welcome the announcement of additional investment to further stimulate supply and provide greater support for those at all levels of the housing market.

“Over the last couple of years Help to Buy has been an important stimulus for the market, helping many people realise their dreams of home ownership and the government’s ongoing commitment to this initiative remains important to both homeowners and the industry.”