Scrap HIPs to boost property market - County Homesearch
An independent network of UK home finders has said that scrapping Home Information Packs (HIPs) would mean 50% more activity in the market.
New homes package welcome but mortgage availability paramount - HBF
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has welcomed the government’s announcement yesterday (June 29) on delivering additional new housing, including doubling the …
Government announces £1.5 billion new homes package
The government has today announced a £1.5 billion new homes package.
One Vale Street wins first London Code level four certificate
A Lambeth borough scheme has become the first in London to be awarded a level four certificate under the Code for Sustainable Homes.
Berkeley’s Pidgley announces results and steps down
Berkeley’s Tony Pidgley has stepped down from the top post at the sustainable housebuilder.
Barratt offers discount homes for armed forces
Barratt Homes is offering London’s military servicemen and women special discounts to help them buy their first homes.
New housing minister announces measures to help through downturn
Planning consents are to be extended for a temporary time as part of a package of measures the new housing minister announced last week to help developers and …
Taylor Wimpey's order book leaps 73%
Taylor Wimpey has seen a 73% increase in its order book since the end of last year, it revealed in its pre-closing trading update.
NAEA sees highest number of homes sold since October 2007
There are now more homes being sold in the UK than at any time in the last 18 months, research from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has shown.
HCA establishes housing finance advisory group
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has set up an advisory group which will explore new ways of accessing private finance for housing.
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