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Redrow nudges back to profit

9 Sep 2010

Housebuilder Redrow has returned to a modest profit, posting a £700,000 pre-tax profit for 2010, after last year’s loss of £44.2 million.

House prices rise 0.2% - Halifax

8 Sep 2010

House prices increased by 0.2% according to the Halifax house price index.

Kickstart and LANB schemes saved

8 Sep 2010

More than 50% of the Kickstart and local authority new build (LANB) schemes under review following the change of government have been saved, the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has announced.

Private housing orders down 24% - ONS

6 Sep 2010

Private housing orders in the second quarter of 2010 fell 24% on the previous quarter, according to data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

HBF highlights vital role of housebuilding

3 Sep 2010

On the eve of New Homes Month, the Home Builders Federation (HBF) is calling for recognition of the crucial role housebuilding has to play in creating housing and jobs.

House prices slide 0.9% - Nationwide

2 Sep 2010

UK house prices fell 0.9% in August, Nationwide’s house price index has revealed.