Gocvernment announces new chief construction adviser
Paul Morrell has been appointed as government chief construction adviser – a new role within the industry.
Stamp duty return to hit struggling regions - RICS
A return to stamp duty could have a detrimental effect on the housing market in areas already struggling, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has said in its October housing market survey.
Barratt poised for action following rights issue
Barratt has announced that it is in a “strong position” to buy land and open new sites after its rights issue completed this month.
Persimmon sees better autumn sales and reduced debt
Persimmon's improved rate of sales have continued into the autumn, the volume housebuilder said in its third quarter interim management statement covering the period from 1 July to 16 November 2009.
TCPA publishes guidance on the "right kind of ecotown"
The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) has published guidance on achieving the right kind of housing for ecotowns.
CML sees "positive signs" in housing market
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has said that it expects only a “relatively modest increase” in house possession this year, reporting that there has been some visible improvement in the housing market in recent months.
OFT publishes research on home buying market
Eighty eight percent of home buyers and sellers are satisfied with the service that estate agents provide, according to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
House prices rise 1.2% - Halifax
House prices in the UK rose 1.2% in October, according to Halifax’s house price index.
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