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Government drops Local Standards Framework

May 10, 2011

Housing minister Grant Shapps has announced that the government will not push ahead with the Local Standards Framework in an attempt to reduce red tape and reg…

House prices slide 1.4% - Halifax

May 9, 2011

House prices fell 1.4% in April, Halifax has said in its latest house price index.

Housing crisis looming for elderly, says report

May 9, 2011

A housing crisis is looming for Britain’s ageing population, according to a report launched today (May 9).

Improved sales rates continue for Galliford Try

May 5, 2011

Galliford Try’s housebuilding arm has continued to enjoy improved sales rates throughout the spring selling season with prices remaining stable, it revealed to…

House prices slip 0.2% - Nationwide

May 4, 2011

House prices dipped 0.2% in April, Nationwide’s latest house price index has revealed.

Mortgage finance "greatest threat" to industry - Knight Frank

May 3, 2011

Mortgage finance is the single biggest threat to the new homes industry, according to a Knight Frank survey published today (May 3).

House prices flat in April - Hometrack

May 3, 2011

House prices were unchanged in April, Hometrack’s monthly survey has revealed.

Pickles calls on councils to get development moving again

May 1, 2011

A powerful line up of speakers at the HBF Policy conference tackled all the huge issues impacting on housebuilders at present. Ben Roskrowreports