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Net mortgage lending down - BBA

Oct. 26, 2010

Net mortgage lending increased by £1.6 billion in September, a drop from the £2.9 billion recorded in September 2009, according to the British Bankers’ Associa…

NHBC sees registrations dip

Oct. 22, 2010

The number of new NHBC registrations dipped from 9,954 in August to 9,033 in September, according to NHBC’s latest figures.

CLG reveals record low housing numbers

Oct. 21, 2010

The net number of homes added to the housing stock in England fell to a record low of 128,680 in 2009/10, CLG has revealed.

Confident Bellway returns to profit

Oct. 19, 2010

Housebuilder Bellway has returned to profit after making a loss of £36.6 million last year.

HCA survives bonfire of the quangos

Oct. 14, 2010

The Homes and Communities Agency has been spared the axe as the government today (October 14) revealed a list of 192 quangos that will be abolished whilst 289 …

House prices down, seller activity up - RICS

Oct. 13, 2010

House prices fell for the third consecutive month, according to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

Industry needs detail of housing plans now - HBF

Oct. 13, 2010

Industry has welcomed housing minister Grant Shapps’ commitment to increasing housing supply, cutting regulations and simplifying the planning system, but urge…

Inland back in profit

Oct. 11, 2010

Inland is back in profit it has said, announcing its preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2011.