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Reservation decline slows up

Sept. 1, 2003

The decline in net reservations almost came to a halt in July according to the latest HBF survey, while visitors were still lagging behind last year’s numbers. House prices continue to be pushed up and the industry remains largely optimistic about this ye

Land supply

Sept. 1, 2003

In a move to free up land supply, housing and planning minister Keith Hill has announced that local authorities may sell their land without the secretary of state’s permission. The launch of the ODPM Circular 06/2003 - General Disposal Consent 2003 - perm

Communities Plan gets £1bn kickstart

Sept. 1, 2003

The government has hauled the Communities Plan back to centre stage with the first of a series of updates on infrastructure and funding packages for key south east growth areas.

Persimmon profits soar

Aug. 27, 2003

Barker backs land banks

Aug. 27, 2003

New sound details out to consultation

Aug. 27, 2003

RICS blames social sector collapse for housing shortage

Aug. 27, 2003

Housing starts up in second quarter

Aug. 14, 2003

First time buyers hit record low

Aug. 13, 2003

"That's what I want!" Prescott tells Westbury

Aug. 13, 2003