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House prices dip 0.1% - Hometrack

Oct. 1, 2012

House prices fell 0.1% in September, according to Hometrack’s monthly housing survey released today (October 1).

London mayor announces £100 million housing fund

Sept. 28, 2012

The mayor of London Boris Johnson has launched a £100 million fund today (September 28) as part of a new housing deal to help Londoners access low cost housing…

New home registrations still below 2012 levels

Sept. 28, 2012

New home registrations remain below last year's levels, according to the latest data from the NHBC released today (September 28).

NHBC appoints new chief executive

Sept. 28, 2012

Mike Quinton is the new chief executive of NHBC.

Scotland launches mortgage indemnity scheme

Sept. 14, 2012

The Scottish government has launched MI New Home, a mortgage indemnity scheme offering mortgages of up to 95% on homes of up to £250,000 in value.

Barratt sees "rapidly improving performance"

Sept. 12, 2012

Barratt Developments’ profits have soared 159% for the year ending June 2012, with housing completions up 14.1%.