Wimpey seals debt deal but reports losses
Taylor Wimpey’s debt refinancing deal is complete but it suffered a £1.84 billion profit loss, it announced in its annual financial report for the year ending 31 December 2008.
HBF\'s survey reveals customer satisfaction
The Home Builder Federation’s (HBF) annual customer satisfaction survey has revealed that over three quarters of home owners would recommend their builder to a friend.
Industry reacts to Budget
Industry has received today’s Budget with a mix of praise and disappointment.
BBC reveals Budget rumours
It has been reported that the government will extend the stamp duty holiday on properties costing up to £175,000 for a further three months, as part of a £1 billion package of housing measures within the Budget to be announced tomorrow (April 22).
Places for People and Orchard & Shipman join the BPF
Places for People and Orchard & Shipman have joined the British Property Federation (BPF).
Government launches mortgage support scheme
The government has today (April 21) launched its homeowners mortgage support scheme (HMS) to allow struggling home owners across Britain to cut their mortgage interest payments for up to two years if they temporarily suffer a loss of income.
SmartNewHomes reports price drop amidst signs of life
SmartNewHomes.com reported a 3.4% average price drop for a new home in March after revealing a rise in February.
RICS survey shows modest improvement for housing market
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has raised hopes for an improved housing market, revealing in its figures that new buyer enquiries rose for the fifth successive month.
House purchase loans up but housing market remains fragile- CML
A 4% rise in the number of purchase loans was recorded in February, but activity in the housing market is still very weak, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
Customer satisfaction \"never been higher,\" says research
Customer satisfaction levels for new homes “have never been higher” despite the downturn, a research and survey company has claimed.
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