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Barratt mulls shared equity loan sell-off

Barratt Developments has today (August 8) confirmed that it is considering selling part of its portfolio of shared equity loans, but stressed that there are as…

UK towns more affordable for FTBs - Halifax

The number of UK towns that are affordable to first time buyers has risen to its highest level since 2003, according to Halifax’s latest First Time Buyer Revie…

Bellway's prices and completions up

Bellway has seen its legal completions rise 7.1% in the past year, the housebuilder reported on Friday (August 5).

Linden opens North East division

Linden Homes has opened a new division in North East England.

Britain facing rural affordable housing shortage

Britain is heading for a “critical” shortfall in affordable rural housing, research from the Countryside Alliance has revealed today (August 4).

Private housing construction up - RICS

Private sector construction workloads rose in Q2 2011, according to the RICS construction market survey, released today (August 3).

TayWimps margin and profit boost

Construction output grows 0.5% - ONS/CPA

Construction output grew 0.5% in the second quarter of the year, GDP figures from the Office of National Statistics revealed today (July 26).

Government launches draft National Planning Policy Framework

The government launched its consultation on the draft National Planning Policy Framework today (July 25).

House prices dip 0.1% in July - Hometrack

House prices in England and Wales slipped 0.1% in July, Hometrack’s latest analysis has found.