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Housebuilders call for more brownfield and greenfield land - Smartnewhomes.com

Housebuilders are calling for more land - both brownfield and greenfield - to be released for housing, according to a Smartnewhomes.com online poll.

Industry survey reveals surge in customer satisfaction

Gross mortgage lending up 24% - CML

Gross mortgage lending rose 24% in March, according to figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

NHBC announces Health and Safety Award shortlist

NHBC has announced the shortlist for its Health and Safety Awards, the first of their kind in the industry.

Mortgage market sees "modest recovery" - CML

The number of approved house purchase loans granted for home buyers increased 12% in February, according to data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

House prices rise 1.1% - Halifax

House prices rose 1.1% in March after falling 1.6% in February, the Halifax house price index has revealed.

Mortgage funding "single biggest threat" to housing market recovery - Zoopla

The lack of mortgage funding remains “the single biggest threat” to a full housing market recovery, Zoopla.co.uk’s Nicholas Leeming has said.

Key Issues - STAYING IN TOUCH WITH INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

Industry hears of stark choices ahead

Suzie Mayes reports from Housebuilder’s General Election special debate which saw lively exchanges from key politicians and leading economists

BfL awards open