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Private housing growth set to strengthen from 2013 - CPA

Private housing starts are set to rise 3% in 2012, according to the Construction Products Association’s latest construction industry forecasts.

Bank of England announces Funding for Lending scheme

The Bank of England has launched its Funding for Lending scheme (FLS), to incentivise banks and building societies to increase their lending to UK households a…

Cabe announces funding for community-led design

Communities will have the chance to improve the design of their local areas, thanks to a funding programme that Design Council Cabe has launched today (July 13…

House prices dip 0.1% in June - LSL

House prices dipped 0.1% in June, according to the LSL Property Services’ house price index for England and Wales.

Private completions rise at Barratt

Private home completions at Barratt hit 9,832 in the year to June, 16% up on the previous 12 months. The firm’s full-year pre-tax profit is set to soar by 158…

Galliford Try exceeds housebuilding plan objectives

Galliford Try has “exceeded the objectives” of its three year expansion plan, it announced in an update to the City today (July 10).

Barratt boss comments on new structure

House prices rise 1% in June - Halifax

House prices rose 1% in June, according to Halifax’s latest house price index.

Taylor Wimpey receives NewBuy boost

Taylor Wimpey has maintained its strong sales performance during the first half of 2012, it said in a half year trading statement today (July 4).

Persimmon's strong performance continues

Persimmon’s encouraging performance has continued throughout the spring selling season, with weekly private average sales running 18% ahead of last year.