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Great Britain Building shortlist announced

March 19, 2012

The Homes and Communities Agency has today (March 19) revealed the shortlisted schemes for the government’s Get Britain Building Fund.

Miller shows encouraging signs of recovery

March 14, 2012

Miller Group's housebuilding business has shown encouraging signs of recovery, posting a pre-tax profit of £0.9 million following 2010’s loss of £16.8 million.…

NewBuy open to all builders and lenders - HBF/CML

March 14, 2012

The Home Builders Federation has stressed that the NewBuy mortgage scheme, launched on Monday (March 12) will be available to all sized housebuilders.

Weston Homes completes £120 million refinancing deal

March 7, 2012

Weston Homes has completed a £120 million refinancing deal with a banking syndicate led by HSBC, its long standing banking partner.

Survey reveals 90% satisfaction in new homes

March 7, 2012

Nine out of ten home buyers are happy with the quality of their new home, the Home Builders Federation’s annual customer satisfaction survey has revealed today…