The HBF September survey shows site visitors and net reservations are up modestly on last month, and house prices continued to rise in September. Housebuilders are increasingly optimistic about next year&amp;’s sales. <p></p><p>Meanwhile latest statistics from EMAP Glenigan click to read full article reveal a slowdown in applications in the south of the country which is most marked in East Anglia. Both Persimmon and Wimpey have reduced applications in the region with Hopkins Homes leading the way with plans to build 559 units in the area - around a third of that of the leading builder last year.</p><p><b>HBF Monthly Survey Summary ResultsActivity in the month compared with the same month a year ago (balance*)&amp; JuneJulyAugSeptSite visitors +8+5+11+18Net reservations +25+17+2+13Net house price change during the month (balance*)&amp; +67+57+51+60Companies expecting higher sales in 2000 (balance*)&amp; +58+64+57+60The HBF survey is based on responses from over 400 companies across all regions of Great Britain weighted to take account of their size </b><br></p>