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House prices dip while sales volumes increase - Hometrack

27 Jun 2011

House prices in England and Wales dipped 0.1% in June, the latest Hometrack data has revealed.

Government and industry launch low carbon construction plan

22 Jun 2011

Government and industry have today (June 22) launched a joint low carbon construction plan, outlining steps towards decarbonising the built environment by 2050.

Government publishes "presumption" wording

15 Jun 2011

The government has today (June 15) published the draft wording of its “presumption in favour of sustainable development” approach to planning.

Housing market fails to see Spring bounce - RICS

14 Jun 2011

The housing market failed to experience an anticipated Spring bounce in May, according to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors’ latest UK housing market survey.