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House purchase loans up but housing market remains fragile- CML

A 4% rise in the number of purchase loans was recorded in February, but activity in the housing market is still very weak, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

Customer satisfaction \"never been higher,\" says research

Customer satisfaction levels for new homes “have never been higher” despite the downturn, a research and survey company has claimed.

HCA reports promising results but low housing starts

The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) announced its preliminary results today (April 14), revealing that it had delivered 50,000 new affordable homes across England and had achieved its target of investing £3.9 billion on its national housing and regeneration programme.

Taylor Wimpey\'s debt refinancing almost complete

Taylor Wimpey has announced that its debt refinancing is virtually complete.

Conservative Housing Green paper promises local involvement

he Conservative party launched its Housing Green Paper today (April 7) which promises to reward good tenant behaviour and promote community involvement in housebuilding.

HBF calls upon government to \"be brave\" with Budget

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has urged the government to include certain measures within this month’s Budget to help the ailing housebuilding industry.

Nationwide reports 0.9% house price rise in March

New players in the strategic land market

Is this a good time for new players to enter the strategic land market? Richard Stokes of solicitor Cripps Harries Hall assesses the situation and argues that it may be difficult for land promoters to come into the market for the first time

United we stand

United House Developments is the new name for Modern City Living. Ben Roskrow talks to managing director Nick Stonley about the change of name, the challenging market and a tricky development in the heart of the City of London

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