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Government drops Local Standards Framework

Housing minister Grant Shapps has announced that the government will not push ahead with the Local Standards Framework in an attempt to reduce red tape and regulation on the industry.

House prices slide 1.4% - Halifax

House prices fell 1.4% in April, Halifax has said in its latest house price index.

Housing crisis looming for elderly, says report

A housing crisis is looming for Britain’s ageing population, according to a report launched today (May 9).

Improved sales rates continue for Galliford Try

Galliford Try’s housebuilding arm has continued to enjoy improved sales rates throughout the spring selling season with prices remaining stable, it revealed today (May 5).

House prices slip 0.2% - Nationwide

House prices dipped 0.2% in April, Nationwide’s latest house price index has revealed.

Mortgage finance "greatest threat" to industry - Knight Frank

Mortgage finance is the single biggest threat to the new homes industry, according to a Knight Frank survey published today (May 3).

House prices flat in April - Hometrack

House prices were unchanged in April, Hometrack’s monthly survey has revealed.

Mortgage guarantee could double FTB lending–Lloyds

CBI chief says “the jury’s out” on localism

Pickles calls on councils to get development moving again

A powerful line up of speakers at the HBF Policy conference tackled all the huge issues impacting on housebuilders at present. Ben Roskrowreports