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Price dip in a strong new homes market - SNH

The average price of a new home dipped 1.2% in June, according to Smart New Homes’ new homes index.

Northstowe new town wins masterplan approval

England’s first proposed new town since Milton Keynes has won masterplan approval.

Banner continues growth strategy

Banner Homes has promoted two of its regional land directors to managing director posts as the firm continues its drive for growth.

Private housing growth set to strengthen from 2013 - CPA

Private housing starts are set to rise 3% in 2012, according to the Construction Products Association’s latest construction industry forecasts.

Bank of England announces Funding for Lending scheme

The Bank of England has launched its Funding for Lending scheme (FLS), to incentivise banks and building societies to increase their lending to UK households a…

Cabe announces funding for community-led design

Communities will have the chance to improve the design of their local areas, thanks to a funding programme that Design Council Cabe has launched today (July 13…

House prices dip 0.1% in June - LSL

House prices dipped 0.1% in June, according to the LSL Property Services’ house price index for England and Wales.

Private completions rise at Barratt

Private home completions at Barratt hit 9,832 in the year to June, 16% up on the previous 12 months. The firm’s full-year pre-tax profit is set to soar by 158…

Galliford Try exceeds housebuilding plan objectives

Galliford Try has “exceeded the objectives” of its three year expansion plan, it announced in an update to the City today (July 10).

Barratt boss comments on new structure