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Green shoots

May 1, 2009

The proposals have one flaw – sections of the community most engaged in planning will be those groups who most oppose development

BUDGET BITES

May 1, 2009

Wimpey seals debt deal but reports losses

April 30, 2009

Taylor Wimpey’s debt refinancing deal is complete but it suffered a £1.84 billion profit loss, it announced in its annual financial report for the year ending …

HBF\'s survey reveals customer satisfaction

April 23, 2009

The Home Builder Federation’s (HBF) annual customer satisfaction survey has revealed that over three quarters of home owners would recommend their builder to a…

Industry reacts to Budget

April 22, 2009

Industry has received today’s Budget with a mix of praise and disappointment.

BBC reveals Budget rumours

April 21, 2009

It has been reported that the government will extend the stamp duty holiday on properties costing up to £175,000 for a further three months, as part of a £1 bi…

Places for People and Orchard & Shipman join the BPF

April 21, 2009

Places for People and Orchard & Shipman have joined the British Property Federation (BPF).

Government launches mortgage support scheme

April 21, 2009

The government has today (April 21) launched its homeowners mortgage support scheme (HMS) to allow struggling home owners across Britain to cut their mortgage …