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Chancellor delivers Autumn Statement

Nov. 29, 2011

The chancellor George Osborne has delivered his Autumn Statement to the House of Commons, revealing that the outlook for UK growth is worse than last reported …

House prices dipped 0.2% - Hometrack

Nov. 28, 2011

House prices in England and Wales dipped 0.2% in November, according to the latest monthly data from Hometrack.

Skanska launches UK housebuilding brand

Nov. 23, 2011

Skanska has launched its new offer – Homes by Skanska – officially marking the company’s entrance into the housebuilding arena.

NHBC announces first female chair

Nov. 23, 2011

Isabel Hudson will tomorrow (November 24) become the first female chair in NHBC’s 75-year history.

Cala returns to profit

Nov. 16, 2011

Cala Group has returned to profit for the first time since 2007, it has announced.

Londoners need £87,000 salary to buy a home - NHF

Nov. 16, 2011

A generation of London dwellers are locked out of a “broken” housing market, with Londoners needing an £87,000 salary to buy an average price property, accordi…

Forward sales boost for Barratt

Nov. 16, 2011

Barratt Development’s private forward sales are up 27.4% on last year, the housebuilder announced today (November 16).

Localism Bill becomes an Act

Nov. 16, 2011

The Localism Bill received Royal Assent today to become the Localism Act.

Sir Bob Kerslake appointed head of civil service

Nov. 16, 2011

Sir Bob Kerslake has today been appointed as head of civil service.