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Shapps outlines next steps to zero carbon

Housing minister Grant Shapps has outlined the government’s next steps to achieving zero carbon homes.

London Assembly urges action over timber frame fires

The government needs to urgently address a “crisis of confidence” about fire risks on timber frame construction sites following a number of recent fires, the L…

Zero Carbon Hub reveals new carbon compliance levels

The Zero Carbon Hub task group has released its recommendations for carbon compliance levels for zero carbon homes from 2016.

CML predicts mortgage lending 30-year low - Telegraph

The Council of Mortgage Lenders has predicted that net lending will fall to its lowest level for 30 years, according to the Telegraph.

New homes at right rate key to Localism Bill success - NHBC

The success of the Localism Bill rests on whether it will deliver homes at a rate that meets the demands of local communities and the entire country, according…

Home purchase loans slip 4% in October - CML

The number of home purchase loans advanced in October dipped 4% from September, according to figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

Localism Bill to be published on December 13

House prices dip 0.1% - Halifax

House prices dipped 0.1% in November, according to Halifax’s house price index.

Bellway's reservations "ahead of expectations"

Bellway’s home reservations are “ahead of expectations” although still slightly down on last year, the housebuilder has announced today (December 7).

Housing starts to grow, but construction output to decline - CPA

Private housing starts are set to grow 5% in both 2011 and 2012, according to the Construction Products Association (CPA).