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Prospective first time buyer levels drop - Rightmove

Feb. 15, 2011

The proportion of potential first time buyers for the year ahead has dropped below one in four, according to a Rightmove report.

CABE to merge with Design Council

Feb. 11, 2011

Housing minister Grant Shapps has confirmed today (February 11) that CABE will merge with the Design Council.

Largest UK zero carbon scheme gets go-ahead

Feb. 9, 2011

The largest development of zero carbon homes in the UK is set to be built soon following approval of the scheme, the HCA has announced.

Bellway's sales price climbs 8%

Feb. 7, 2011

Bellway has increased the average price of its homes by 8%, it announced today (February 7).

House prices rise 0.8% - Halifax

Feb. 4, 2011

UK house prices rose 0.8% in January, according to Halifax.

Lending falls in December - Bank of England

Feb. 2, 2011

Total lending to individuals fell £0.1 billion in December, according to the latest figures by the Bank of England.