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House prices dip while sales volumes increase - Hometrack

June 27, 2011

House prices in England and Wales dipped 0.1% in June, the latest Hometrack data has revealed.

Government and industry launch low carbon construction plan

June 22, 2011

Government and industry have today (June 22) launched a joint low carbon construction plan, outlining steps towards decarbonising the built environment by 2050…

Government publishes "presumption" wording

June 15, 2011

The government has today (June 15) published the draft wording of its “presumption in favour of sustainable development” approach to planning.