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US downturn hits Taylor Wimpey results

July 31, 2007

Taylor Wimpey’s first set of half year results included a write down of £86 million as the faltering US market took its toll.

Property accounts for 60% of Britain\'s wealth

July 24, 2007

Almost two thirds of Britain’s £6.5 trillion wealth is now tied up in property, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.

Government to get tough on nimby councils

July 23, 2007

Councils and housebuilders will be subject to penalties and incentives to ensure prime minister Gordon Brown’s housing targets are met, the government will out…

HIPs defeated in the Lords

July 19, 2007

Peers have voted to in favour of a Conservative motion to repeal home information pack regulations.

Government to abolish regional assemblies

July 18, 2007

Regional assemblies are to be phased out as the government seeks to hand regional development authorities (RDAs) greater power.