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Government launches draft National Planning Policy Framework

July 25, 2011

The government launched its consultation on the draft National Planning Policy Framework today (July 25).

House prices dip 0.1% in July - Hometrack

July 25, 2011

House prices in England and Wales slipped 0.1% in July, Hometrack’s latest analysis has found.

Mount Anvil/Notting Hill Housing secure mixed-use Islington site

July 21, 2011

Seward Street Developments has exchanged contracts with London &Stamford on the long-term leasehold for apartments and car parking spaces on Seward Street, Isl…

Mortgage lending subdued - CML

July 21, 2011

Gross mortgage lending continues to be subdued, CML’s latest statistics show.

Barratt and Peel form new homes partnership

July 19, 2011

Barratt Homes and the Peel Group have announced a strategic partnership to deliver new homes in the North West and North East of England.

United House achieves "record revenue" growth

July 19, 2011

United House Group has reported “record revenue growth,” it has said, releasing its annual results today (July 19).

Housing Design Awards winners announced

July 15, 2011

The government announced the winners of its Housing Design Awards yesterday (July 14).

Rents hit a high - LSL

July 15, 2011

Rents in England and Wales hit a high of £701 in June, rising 0.7% from May, according to LSL Property Services.

HCA confirms affordable homes programme successful bidders

July 14, 2011

The Homes and Communities Agency has confirmed successful bidders and allocations for its affordable homes programme today (July 14).