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Banner continues growth strategy

July 25, 2012

Banner Homes has promoted two of its regional land directors to managing director posts as the firm continues its drive for growth.

Private housing growth set to strengthen from 2013 - CPA

July 23, 2012

Private housing starts are set to rise 3% in 2012, according to the Construction Products Association’s latest construction industry forecasts.

Bank of England announces Funding for Lending scheme

July 13, 2012

The Bank of England has launched its Funding for Lending scheme (FLS), to incentivise banks and building societies to increase their lending to UK households a…

Cabe announces funding for community-led design

July 13, 2012

Communities will have the chance to improve the design of their local areas, thanks to a funding programme that Design Council Cabe has launched today (July 13…

House prices dip 0.1% in June - LSL

July 13, 2012

House prices dipped 0.1% in June, according to the LSL Property Services’ house price index for England and Wales.

Private completions rise at Barratt

July 11, 2012

Private home completions at Barratt hit 9,832 in the year to June, 16% up on the previous 12 months. The firm’s full-year pre-tax profit is set to soar by 158…

Galliford Try exceeds housebuilding plan objectives

July 10, 2012

Galliford Try has “exceeded the objectives” of its three year expansion plan, it announced in an update to the City today (July 10).

House prices rise 1% in June - Halifax

July 5, 2012

House prices rose 1% in June, according to Halifax’s latest house price index.

Taylor Wimpey receives NewBuy boost

July 4, 2012

Taylor Wimpey has maintained its strong sales performance during the first half of 2012, it said in a half year trading statement today (July 4).