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Planning permissions lowest since 2009 - HBF

Sept. 10, 2012

Housing planning permissions in England are down to a three year low, according to the Home Builders Federation’s latest Housing Pipeline report, released toda…

Industry welcomes housing measures

Sept. 6, 2012

Housebuilders and experts have broadly welcomed the government’s housing and planning package announced earlier today (September 6).

Coalition announces major housing and planning package

Sept. 6, 2012

The prime minister David Cameron and deputy Nick Clegg have today (September 6) announced the government’s package of housing and planning measures to further …

London prime pipeline soars 70%

Sept. 3, 2012

The planning pipeline for prime residential development has soared 70% in the past year, according to the global built asset consultancy EC Harris.

Aldermore joins NewBuy

Sept. 3, 2012

Aldermore has become the sixth lender to join the government’s NewBuy scheme.

New town wins approval

Sept. 1, 2012

SWOT 2012...

Sept. 1, 2012