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House price sentiment worsens in January - Knight Frank

Jan. 20, 2012

House prices are perceived to have fallen in January for the 19th month in a row, according to the Knight Frank/Markit House Price Sentiment Index (HPSI).

Design Council Cabe announces new director

Jan. 19, 2012

Nahid Majid has been appointed new director of Design Council Cabe today (January 19).

RTPI picks 2012 president

Jan. 18, 2012

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has appointed a new president for this year.

Mortgage lending grows in November - CML

Jan. 16, 2012

Mortgage lending enjoyed some growth in November, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

NHBC announces Pride in the Job winners

Jan. 16, 2012

Four site managers have been named the best in the UK at the NHBC’s 2011 Pride in the Job Awards.

Banner announces £120 million refinancing deal

Jan. 12, 2012

Banner Homes Group has confirmed a new £120 million refinancing package with the Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander and HSBC.

Barratt set for surge in operating profit

Jan. 12, 2012

Barratt has continued to make steady progress with its business, revealing that it expects a 40% increase in operating profit for the second half of 2011.

Cala extends banking agreement after strong performance

Jan. 11, 2012

Cala Group has sucessfully extended its banking facilities following its strong trading performance.