It says 67,422 new homes were registered for the first six months, with the second quarter alone showing a 38% growth compared to a year ago.
“Our latest registration statistics show an encouraging broad-based recovery,” said NHBC Commercial Director Richard Tamayo.
“While London remains an engine for growth we are seeing overall numbers up across the UK.”
He said private sector registrations were up 23% to 48,817 in Jan – June compared to a year ago, while in the public sector the figure was up 56%.
“After a pause in June while builders focussed on completions for their full and half years, July registrations are showing clear indications that builders are returning to the challenge of ramping up production and increasing volumes from this current low base,” said Mr Tamayo.