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PPS3 delay opportunity

Aug. 1, 2006

EP calls for developers to join shared equity scheme

July 27, 2006

English Partnerships (EP) has called for developers to join its £100 million First Time Buyers Initiative (FTBI), designed to new buyers onto the housing ladde…

City rumours hint Ronson is ready to sell Crest stake

July 27, 2006

Rumours are circulating that Gerald Ronson is preparing to sell his stake in Crest Nicholson.

Charity warns workers to stay out of sun

July 25, 2006

Construction workers have been warned to protect themselves from the sun as the heat wave continues.

Kelly delays Housing Corp and EP merger

July 25, 2006

Communities minister Ruth Kelly has delayed the merger of English Partnerships and the Housing Corporation.

Tory levy on homes could see end of inheritance tax

July 24, 2006

A prominent conservative think tank, the Bow Group, has called for a flat rate 1% tax on the value of all homes.

Housing affordability could hit 15 year low

July 21, 2006

A widely predicted rise in interest rates would push housing affordability to the worst level in 15 years.

EP to invest £600m over the next year

July 20, 2006

English Partnerships (EP) will invest up to £600 million in regeneration projects over the next year according to chief executive John Callcutt.