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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.

Linden expands limited deposit scheme

July 27, 2012

Linden Homes has joined forces with Newbury Building Society to offer 85% and 90% mortgages to its customers.

Price dip in a strong new homes market - SNH

July 26, 2012

The average price of a new home dipped 1.2% in June, according to Smart New Homes’ new homes index.

Northstowe new town wins masterplan approval

July 25, 2012

England’s first proposed new town since Milton Keynes has won masterplan approval.

Banner continues growth strategy

July 25, 2012

Banner Homes has promoted two of its regional land directors to managing director posts as the firm continues its drive for growth.

Private housing growth set to strengthen from 2013 - CPA

July 23, 2012

Private housing starts are set to rise 3% in 2012, according to the Construction Products Association’s latest construction industry forecasts.