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RICS survey shows accelerating decline in confidence

Nov. 13, 2007

The latest monthly survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) published today (November 13), shows the balance of surveyors reporting a fa…

Industry criticises decision to hold interest rates at 5.75%

Nov. 9, 2007

The Bank England Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) decision to hold interest rates at 5.75% has been criticised by industry pundits, who have called for a cut.

Spicerhaart survey finds that first time buyers \"remain confident\"

Nov. 9, 2007

A survey has shown that first time buyers remain positive about the housing market. The percentage of first time buyers has averaged 38% in the last six months…

Pathfinder success is unclear - NAO

Nov. 9, 2007

A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has criticized the government\'s housing market renewal \"pathfinders\" programme, saying that it is difficul…

Halifax reports market slowdown but strong economy

Nov. 9, 2007

The latest survey conducted by Halifax reports a slowing down of the housing market. House prices, according to the survey, fell by 0.5% in October. Prices in …

Blears and Cooper welcome new housing legislation

Nov. 7, 2007

Communities secretary Hazel Blears and housing minister Yvette Cooper have welcomed the legislation from the Queen’s speech which will help achieve the governm…

National Trust speaks out against greenfield land erosion

Nov. 6, 2007

The National Trust has accused the government of failing to adequately protect \"thousands of acres of valued countryside and open spaces\" from development.

Land acquisition key to growth - Artisan

Nov. 6, 2007

Artisan chairman Michael Stevens has given his assessment of the housing market ahead: uncertain, in a word. Speaking at the company\'s AGM, Stevens said: \"…

Savills predicts 3% growth in 2008

Nov. 6, 2007

Savills has predict house price growth of around 3% across the country during 2008.

Legislative agenda welcomed, but focus on land supply - HBF

Nov. 6, 2007

The Home Builders Federation has welcomed the series of Bills announced in the Queen\'s Speech, but has called on government to focus on increasing the supply …