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Localism Bill becomes an Act

Nov. 16, 2011

The Localism Bill received Royal Assent today to become the Localism Act.

Sir Bob Kerslake appointed head of civil service

Nov. 16, 2011

Sir Bob Kerslake has today been appointed as head of civil service.

Lending dips in September but market "stable" - CML

Nov. 14, 2011

Loans for house purchase dipped in September, according to the latest data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

CBI urges "two-pronged" approach to housing crisis

Nov. 11, 2011

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged government to deliver a “two-pronged” approach to bring short and long term relief to the housing market.

RICS reports busier housing market in October

Nov. 8, 2011

October saw a busier housing market, according to the latest UK housing market survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Bovis maintains positive trading levels

Nov. 8, 2011

Bovis Homes has maintained the positive trading levels announced at the time of its interim results, it has announced today (November 8).

Government announces £500 million growth fund

Nov. 7, 2011

The government has announced today (November 7) a £500 million fund to help kickstart local building projects.