Gross mortgage lending dips 1%
Gross mortgage lending dipped 1% in July, according to the latest data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
HBF hits back at "anti-growth scaremongers"
The Home Builders Federation has today (August 17) hit back at claims made in national media articles suggesting that new planning policy will lead to green belt development, or irresponsible development.
Private housing volumes rise 5.2% in Q2 - ONS
The volume of new private housing work in Britain rose 5.2% from quarter one to two, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
UK housing market remains static - RICS
The UK housing market remained subdued in July, according to the latest statistics from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Barratt mulls shared equity loan sell-off
Barratt Developments has today (August 8) confirmed that it is considering selling part of its portfolio of shared equity loans, but stressed that there are as yet, no concrete plans.
UK towns more affordable for FTBs - Halifax
The number of UK towns that are affordable to first time buyers has risen to its highest level since 2003, according to Halifax’s latest First Time Buyer Review.
Bellway's prices and completions up
Bellway has seen its legal completions rise 7.1% in the past year, the housebuilder reported on Friday (August 5).
Linden opens North East division
Linden Homes has opened a new division in North East England.
Britain facing rural affordable housing shortage
Britain is heading for a “critical” shortfall in affordable rural housing, research from the Countryside Alliance has revealed today (August 4).
Private housing construction up - RICS
Private sector construction workloads rose in Q2 2011, according to the RICS construction market survey, released today (August 3).
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