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Councils key to easing housing crisis says report

Jan. 23, 2012

Councils are key to tackling the housing crisis, says a new report from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Local Government Association.

Future Homes Commission begins inquiry into new housing

Jan. 20, 2012

The Future Homes Commission is carrying out a major national inquiry into the quality and delivery of new build housing.

House price sentiment worsens in January - Knight Frank

Jan. 20, 2012

House prices are perceived to have fallen in January for the 19th month in a row, according to the Knight Frank/Markit House Price Sentiment Index (HPSI).

Design Council Cabe announces new director

Jan. 19, 2012

Nahid Majid has been appointed new director of Design Council Cabe today (January 19).

RTPI picks 2012 president

Jan. 18, 2012

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has appointed a new president for this year.

Mortgage lending grows in November - CML

Jan. 16, 2012

Mortgage lending enjoyed some growth in November, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

NHBC announces Pride in the Job winners

Jan. 16, 2012

Four site managers have been named the best in the UK at the NHBC’s 2011 Pride in the Job Awards.

Banner announces £120 million refinancing deal

Jan. 12, 2012

Banner Homes Group has confirmed a new £120 million refinancing package with the Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander and HSBC.