Most housebuilders expect sales to rise in 2003 against this year&amp;’s performance according to the latest HBF survey. A balance of +50 express confidence in next year with 57% expecting an increase in sales and just 7% foreseeing a decrease - 36% expect the market to stay the same. October saw year on year dips in visitor levels and reservations, but house prices continue to surge. NHBC figures for October show a 4% year on year decrease in start applications.<p></p><p><b>HBF Monthly Survey Summary ResultsActivity in the month compared with the same month a year ago (balance*)&amp; JulyAugSeptOctSite visitors +5+11+18-1Net reservations +17+2+13+2Net house price change during the month (balance*)&amp; +57+51+60+50Companies expecting higher sales in 2000 (balance*)&amp; +50The HBF survey is based on responses from over 400 companies across all regions of Great Britain weighted to take account of their size *Balance: % reporting an increase less % reporting a decrease (Great Britain)</b></p><p><br><b>&amp; </b><br></p>