The HBF’s monthly survey shows that reservations remain down on last year, although by a narrower margin than that reported in June. Housebuilders’ optimism about sales during the year remained roughly stable for the three months to July. Activity in the month compared with the same month a year ago (balance+) AprMayJuneJuly Site visitors-26-37-35-29 Net reservations-35-48-34-15 Net house price change …