FSA warns lenders to protect themselves against risk
The Financial Services Authority yesterday warned mortgage lenders to protect themselves against a possible worsening of credit and liquidity risks.
Councils could reduce carbon emissions by a third – LGA
Councils could help cut carbon emissions by one third by 2020, according to a new report from the Local Government Association’s independent climate change com…
Inbuilt launches as \"first major UK sustainability consultancy\"
Inbuilt, which brands itself as the first major UK consultancy dedicated to delivering a sustainable built environment, launched this week.
Spicerhart predicts two 0.25% rate cuts
The Bank of England will make two 0.25% cuts, predicts Spicerhaart Financial Services in its latest housing market survey.
New taskforce set to boost construction apprenticeships
A new industry taskforce has been set up to double the number of successful construction apprenticeships in England over the next four years.
Falling house prices show market cooling in November
House prices fell by 0.8% in November, bringing the rate of increase down to 6.9%, according to Nationwide’s latest survey of the housing market.
Brown announces £9 billion funding for Gateway regeneration
Prime minister Gordon Brown announced the Thames Gateway Delivery Plan at the Thames Gateway Forum on November 29, which sets out for the first time how cross-…
Regional Snapshot
Northern Ireland saw a 36% increase in houses prices during 2006, but the market is slowing and local developers do not expect the province to attract major ma…
Face to Face
Asprey Homes chief executive BRUCE WALKER, who joined the company in 2002, is keen to build on its success as a niche developer in the south east
City focus - City’s view of sector downbeat
Latest statements from Redrow, Taylor Wimpey and Barratt indicate the ongoing impact of the turmoil in global credit markets, which is hitting enquiry and rese…
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