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TUC calls for "massive increase in housebuilding!

The TUC has called for “a strong programme of building social housing” following the release of the Land Registry’s house price index, which showed that house …

UK housebuilding industry shows more signs of improvment - NHBC

NHBC’s latest housing statistics show a continued improvement in the UK housebuilding industry, with applications rising 4% from July to September 2009 compare…

Telford Homes reduces debt but mortgage finance "has not improved"

Telford Homes has in the last six months reduced its debt from £107 million to £71 million, it announced in a trading statement ahead of its interim results fo…

Tory plans "as scary as hell" says TayWimp boss

Zero Carbon Hub starts work on national energy efficiency standard

The Zero Carbon Hub is to start developing a national energy efficiency standard for homes.

Industry debates housebuilding model at HMI conference

HBF’s director of economic affairs John Stewart has said that despite the downturn, the traditional housebuilding model is not broken, a stance taken at last y…

Minister announces housing boost

Housing minister John Healey has announced the release of £51 million of Kickstart initiative money to build 2000 stalled homes on 27 schemes nationwide.

HBF expresses concern over Conservative localism policies

HBF boss Stewart Baseley has expressed concern over the effect on housing supply of the Conservative Party's proposed localism policy. Under this policy develo…

House price rises only "temporary respite" - Fitch

Fitch, the ratings agency, has said that recent house price rises are only a “temporary respite” and prices are likely to fall again.

Housebuilders reluctant to start new projects despite market stabilisation - Glenigan

Housebuilders are reluctant to bring forward new projects for development despite the housing market stabilising, Glenigan data has revealed.