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Persimmon keeps momentum

Nov. 13, 2012

Persimmon’s weekly private sales rate is 4% ahead of last year, according to a trading update issued today (November 13).

Housebuilders continue steady performance

Nov. 12, 2012

Housebuilders are continuing to make steady progress, according to trading updates released today (November 12).

Real estate experts launch IDC Develop

Nov. 6, 2012

A group of real estate experts has launched a new venture to develop family homes in London and south east England.

Pension proposal to double infrastructure investment

Nov. 6, 2012

Local councils could potentially double the amount that they can legally invest from their pension funds and pour it directly into infrastructure to support ne…

English housing supply climbs 11% - DCLG

Nov. 1, 2012

Annual housing supply in England rose 11% against 2010/11’s figures, according to data from the Department for Communities and Local Government, released today…

Government confirms Housing Standards Review Group

Nov. 1, 2012

The government has confirmed the launch of a new Housing Standards Review Group today (October 31).