House prices rise 1.1% - Halifax
The UK house price rise continues, with Halifax reporting a 1.1% increase in July.
Sales boost and pre-tax loss for Taylor Wimpey
Taylor Wimpey’s UK order book has risen 67% to £938 million since the end of last year, the housebuilder reported in its half-year results.
Housing market "in early stages of recovery" - Savills
The housing market is now in the early stages of a recovery that will be led by the prime market, according to a new report from Savills.
House prices continue to rise - Nationwide
House prices rose 1.3% in July, according to Nationwide’s house price index.
Land Registry records first price rise for 18 months
The Land Registry index has recorded its first house price rise in England and Wales for 18 months, joining other indices that have shown rises this year.
Almost 80% of Britons back NHMB national savings scheme - YouGov
Almost 80% of Britons want a national savings scheme, enabling first time buyers to save up the deposit for a new home, according to a YouGov survey carried out for the New Homes Marketing Board (NHMB).
Healey announces first Kickstart shortlist
Housing minister John Healey has announced that 270 stalled development projects across England have been shortlisted for the government’s Kickstart programme announced in the Budget.
House prices the same but full recovery "years away" - Hometrack
House prices in July remain unchanged for the third consecutive month, according to Hometrack’s national housing market survey.
HCA announces first schemes for low carbon infrastructure initiative
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has announced the first schemes to benefit from his low carbon infrastructure initiative.
Optimism in construction sector falls 77% - Grant Thornton
Optimism in the construction sector has plummeted 77% since 2008, according to accountancy firm Grant Thornton.
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