81% of new home buyers satisfied - OFT
New home buyers are satisfied with their home and the buying process but after-sales service needs improvement, according to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) n…
Barratt shares lose 25% of value in a day
Housebuilders’ share prices plunged yesterday as rumours of a rights issue by Barratt sent its share price down by 25%, closing at a new low of 91.5p – less th…
John Laing and Croydon council in £450 million partnership
John Laing Projects & Developments and Croydon council have entered into a new model of public private partnership, it was announced today (June 10).
RICS reports house prices at 30 year low
The number of homes changing hands has fallen to its lowest level in 30 years, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has reported.
Consumer confidence still strong says Countryside research
Countryside claims that consumer confidence is not as weak and the economic downturn not as severe as commentators have reported, research has revealed.
House prices experience \"third largest ever fall\"
The average UK house value fell £4,470 to £186,482, its third largest ever fall according to an index published in association with HBOS.
Bradford & Bingley ups mortgage rates
Bradford & Bingley has announced that it is raising its mortgage rates for new borrowers, according to reports.
Planning Bill delayed due to \"legislation process\" concerns
The planning reform Bill has been delayed due to a number of issues raised about the process of legislation, a CLG spokesperson has stated.
Bank holds interest rates at 5%
The Bank of England\'s monetary policy committee has held interest rates at 5%, as it faces the competing pressures of a slowing economy and housing market, co…
Halifax index shows 3.8% year-on-year house price fall in May
House prices have fallen by almost 4% year-on-year during May – the fastest rate of decline since 1993, according to the latest house price index from Halifax.…
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