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HBF appoints JLT to manage mortgage indemnity scheme

Dec. 22, 2011

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has appointed Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group (JLT) to manage and develop the government’s mortgage indemnity scheme.

Persimmon secures Affordable Housing Programme funding

Dec. 22, 2011

Persimmon Homes has become the first major housebuilder to secure funding under the government’s National Affordable Housing Programme (NAHP), the company has …

HBF's Stewart Baseley becomes charity chairman

Dec. 21, 2011

Stewart Baseley, executive chairman of the Home Builders Federation, has been appointed chairman of Habitat for Humanity’s board of directors.

DCLG Committee calls for major change to NPPF

Dec. 21, 2011

The draft National Planning Policy Framework must undergo significant change, the Department for Communities and Local Government’s Select Committee has urged …

Miller announces refinancing

Dec. 19, 2011

The Miller Group has today (December 19) announced a refinancing by an investment group led by American private equity firm GSO Capital Partners.

Legacy Company announces shortlist for first family neighbourhood

Dec. 19, 2011

The Olympic Park Legacy Company has announced a shortlist of developers in line to build the first neighbourhood on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park following …

FSA launches consultation on Mortgage Market Review

Dec. 19, 2011

The Financial Standards Authority (FSA) has launched the consultation on its Mortgage Market Review today (December 19).

London Assembly calls for private rented sector improvement

Dec. 16, 2011

The London Assembly has called upon the London mayor to ensure longer tenancies and better standards for London’s growing private rented sector.