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Hometrack reveals Right to Buy research

Right to Buy sales would need to total on average 1.4 in order for a replacement home to be delivered, according to Hometrack’s latest research.

HBF appoints JLT to manage mortgage indemnity scheme

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has appointed Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group (JLT) to manage and develop the government’s mortgage indemnity scheme.

Persimmon secures Affordable Housing Programme funding

Persimmon Homes has become the first major housebuilder to secure funding under the government’s National Affordable Housing Programme (NAHP), the company has …

Bids open for £420 million Get Britain Building Fund

HBF's Stewart Baseley becomes charity chairman

Stewart Baseley, executive chairman of the Home Builders Federation, has been appointed chairman of Habitat for Humanity’s board of directors.

DCLG Committee calls for major change to NPPF

The draft National Planning Policy Framework must undergo significant change, the Department for Communities and Local Government’s Select Committee has urged …

10% drop in GB planning permissions

Miller announces refinancing

The Miller Group has today (December 19) announced a refinancing by an investment group led by American private equity firm GSO Capital Partners.

Legacy Company announces shortlist for first family neighbourhood

The Olympic Park Legacy Company has announced a shortlist of developers in line to build the first neighbourhood on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park following …

FSA launches consultation on Mortgage Market Review

The Financial Standards Authority (FSA) has launched the consultation on its Mortgage Market Review today (December 19).