Regenerate to meet housing need, says Callcutt
John Callcutt has concluded that regeneration is the key to meeting much of the UK’s future housing need, in his government-commissioned review of housebuildin…
Government publishes housing and regeneration Bill
The housing and regeneration Bill aimed at achieving the government’s aim of three million greener new homes by 2020, was published on Friday (November 16).
Financial markets call for rate cuts to stem slowdown
The governor of the Bank of England has spoken out about the imminent economic slowdown, leading the financial sector to call for a rate cut to ease the proble…
Commons committee lambastes Gateway management
The Commons public accounts committee has produced a scathing report on the department for Communities and Local Government\'s (CLG) management of the Thames G…
The south east is delivering – SEERA
South east local authorities are building an average of 30,600 homes a year and hitting their housing delivery targets, according to new data published by sout…
RICS survey shows accelerating decline in confidence
The latest monthly survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) published today (November 13), shows the balance of surveyors reporting a fa…
Industry criticises decision to hold interest rates at 5.75%
The Bank England Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) decision to hold interest rates at 5.75% has been criticised by industry pundits, who have called for a cut.
Spicerhaart survey finds that first time buyers \"remain confident\"
A survey has shown that first time buyers remain positive about the housing market. The percentage of first time buyers has averaged 38% in the last six months…
Pathfinder success is unclear - NAO
A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has criticized the government\'s housing market renewal \"pathfinders\" programme, saying that it is difficul…
Halifax reports market slowdown but strong economy
The latest survey conducted by Halifax reports a slowing down of the housing market. House prices, according to the survey, fell by 0.5% in October. Prices in …
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