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Housebuilding model \"not dead,\" say industry experts

March 18, 2009

The traditional housebuilding model will survive the downturn, according to industry figures speaking at yesterday’s HBF policy conference (March 17).

Hometrack tells industry to reconnect with first time buyers

March 18, 2009

House prices have dropped so low, that first time buyers and those renting may even be priced back into the market, Richard Donnell, director of research for H…

UK still believes in home ownership says YouGov survey

March 16, 2009

Most Britons still aspire to home ownership despite the severely restricted market, a survey has revealed.

Downturn could herald dramatic change for housebuilding business - Knight Frank

March 13, 2009

The housebuilding model could be set to change dramatically as a result of the housing downturn, according to a new report published by Knight Frank today (Mar…

HBF urges immediate government action to kick start housebuilding market

March 12, 2009

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has urged government to take immediate action to get home builders building again, after the government’s household projecti…

Nimbyism rife despite slowed housebuilding market

March 11, 2009

Nimbyism is increasing despite the desperate state of the housebuilding industry, a survey has shown.

More powers for councils to tackle empty homes

March 10, 2009

The government is to award more power to councils to bring empty homes back into use under guidance published today (March 10).

Bovis makes £78 millon loss but stays positive

March 10, 2009

Bovis Homes made a pre-tax loss of £78.7 million, it reported yesterday (March 9) in its preliminary results for the year ending 31 December 2008.

Taylor Wimpey\'s debt talks to finish in April

March 5, 2009

Taylor Wimpey has announced that talks with its debt providers over its loan covenants will not conclude until April.

Government responds to Killian Pretty Review of planning application process

March 5, 2009

Government responds to Killian Pretty Review of planning application process