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Government publishes "presumption" wording

The government has today (June 15) published the draft wording of its “presumption in favour of sustainable development” approach to planning.

Housing market fails to see Spring bounce - RICS

The housing market failed to experience an anticipated Spring bounce in May, according to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors’ latest UK housing market …

HCA exceeds housing targets

The Homes and Communities Agency has exceeded its housing starts target by 65% it has revealed, reporting on its national housing statistics for housing starts…

Government to release land for 100,000 homes

Loan approvals fall in April - BoE

The number of loan approvals for house purchase fell in April, according to Bank of England figures.

Consumer Panel launches plan for "sustainable mortgage market"

The Financial Services Consumer Panel has launched a plan for what it says will ensure a sustainable and healthy mortgage market.

Housebuilders spend nearly £1bn on shared equity - HBF

Housebuilders have placed nearly £1 billion into shared equity schemes over the past three years, the Home Builders Federation (HBF) has revealed.

Shapps abandons new Local Standards Framework

English housing starts surge–CLG

Repairs guide for housebuilders