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Shapps to start a "revolution" with Local Housing Trusts

July 1, 2010

Housing minister Grant Shapps has confirmed he will take forward legislation to create Local Housing Trusts.

Berkeley's change in mix yields lower profit

June 25, 2010

Berkeley Group has posted a pre-tax profit of £110.3 million for the year ending 30 April 2010, an 8.4% drop from last year’s results.

House prices rise 0.3% - Rightmove

June 21, 2010

House prices rose fractionally by 0.3% in June, according to Rightmove’s house price index.

HCA London arm faces axe as devolution plans announced

June 16, 2010

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson wishes to take over the Homes and Communities Agency’s London region in a move to create a “better focused” Greater London Au…

Market share for first time buyers hits low - CML

June 16, 2010

First time buyers had the lowest share of the house purchase market since September 2007, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

Political uncertainty touches Bellway sales

June 15, 2010

Housebuilder Bellway has said that uncertainty surrounding government spending cuts has had some effect on its sales and visitor levels.