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Taylor Wimpey's order book leaps 73%

June 22, 2009

Taylor Wimpey has seen a 73% increase in its order book since the end of last year, it revealed in its pre-closing trading update.

NAEA sees highest number of homes sold since October 2007

June 18, 2009

There are now more homes being sold in the UK than at any time in the last 18 months, research from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has shown.

HCA establishes housing finance advisory group

June 17, 2009

The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has set up an advisory group which will explore new ways of accessing private finance for housing.

Mortgage lending up - CML

June 11, 2009

The number of home purchase loans climbed 16% from March to April, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

Investors show interest in HCA's private rental sector initiative

June 10, 2009

The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has received 64 expressions of interest for its private rental sector initiative, aimed at attracting institutional inve…

Green light for first Code level six scheme

June 5, 2009

The first large scale development to be built to Code level six, has been given the go ahead.

NHBC Foundation launches guide to make Code easier

June 4, 2009

The NHBC Foundation has released simple guidance to help housebuilders comply with the Code for Sustainable Homes.