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New plan seeks to boost private rented sector

Aug. 23, 2012

Local authorities should consider waiving affordable housing requirements on developments of privately rented homes in order to boost building in the sector.

Bovis sees strong trading and doubles profit

Aug. 20, 2012

Bovis Homes has experienced “strong trading” in 2012 so far, with its private reservations rising 19% over the year to date.

House prices rise 2.3% annually - ONS

Aug. 14, 2012

UK house prices rose 2.3% in the 12 months to June 2012, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Private housing activity declines - ONS

Aug. 10, 2012

The volume of new private housing work in Q2 2012 fell 8.1% against the previous quarter, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show today (Aug…

House prices rise 0.2% - LSL

Aug. 10, 2012

House prices in England and Wales rose 0.2% in July to £225,769, with London continuing its story of growth, the latest data from LSL Property Services reveale…

Bellway's sales up 6.2%

Aug. 7, 2012

Bellway’s home sales have risen 6.2% over the past year, it said in an update today (August 7).

House prices fall 0.6% in a flat market - Halifax

Aug. 6, 2012

UK house prices dropped 0.6%, according to the latest data from Halifax released today (August 6)..

Barratt set to open Hanham Hall

Aug. 1, 2012

Barratt Homes will unveil its energy efficient Hanham Hall scheme later this month.

House prices drop 0.7% - Nationwide

Aug. 1, 2012

UK house prices slipped 0.7% in July, according to Nationwide’s latest house price index.

House prices slip 0.1% - Hometrack

July 30, 2012

House prices dipped 0.1% in July, the first price fall registered in seven months according to Hometrack’s house price index.