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Regional Snapshot – east midlands

1 Jul 2008

The market slowdown across the east midlands has presented challenges for the region’s SMEs, who are suffering reduced sales and reservations whilst not yet benefiting from land price reductions

John Stewart’s viewpoint - Targets require policy rethink

1 Jul 2008

The government’s multiple objectives for new housing may each be commendable in isolation, but together they are unachievable

City Focus

1 Jul 2008

Negative press is exposing listed companies to short-sellers who threaten to undermine share prices further. Steve Menary looks at the investors keeping an eye on the turmoil

HBOS writes down housebuilding stakes

1 Jul 2008

McCarthy & Stone chief Howard Phillips is in talks with Rothschild over debt