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House prices remain same for June - Nationwide

July 1, 2009

House prices in June remained the same for a second month, the latest Hometrack national housing survey has revealed.

House prices rise 0.9% - Nationwide

June 30, 2009

House prices rose again in June, Nationwide has said.

Scrap HIPs to boost property market - County Homesearch

June 30, 2009

An independent network of UK home finders has said that scrapping Home Information Packs (HIPs) would mean 50% more activity in the market.

New homes package welcome but mortgage availability paramount - HBF

June 30, 2009

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has welcomed the government’s announcement yesterday (June 29) on delivering additional new housing, including doubling the …

Government announces £1.5 billion new homes package

June 29, 2009

The government has today announced a £1.5 billion new homes package.

One Vale Street wins first London Code level four certificate

June 26, 2009

A Lambeth borough scheme has become the first in London to be awarded a level four certificate under the Code for Sustainable Homes.

Berkeley’s Pidgley announces results and steps down

June 26, 2009

Berkeley’s Tony Pidgley has stepped down from the top post at the sustainable housebuilder.

Barratt offers discount homes for armed forces

June 26, 2009

Barratt Homes is offering London’s military servicemen and women special discounts to help them buy their first homes.

New housing minister announces measures to help through downturn

June 22, 2009

Planning consents are to be extended for a temporary time as part of a package of measures the new housing minister announced last week to help developers and …