Regional study to tackle affordability problems in West Midlands
The West Midlands may need to deliver over 400,000 new homes over the next 20 years to tackle the severe affordability problems prevalent in the area, a report…
Prices have slowed but market looks positive for 2008 – Assetz
House price growth has slowed but there is no cause for alarm, according to Assetz House Price Watch.
House prices fall for a second month in a row – Nationwide
House prices dropped by 0.5% in December, the second consecutive monthly decline, according to Nationwide’s monthly survey of the housing market.
MP publishes questionnaire for rural affordable housing review
MP Matthew Taylor has published a questionnaire to aid his review on how land use and planning can better support rural business and deliver affordable housing.
South east calls for more investment in affordable housing
The south east needs almost £400 million extra from government to deliver affordable homes which are suitable for the 21st century, according to a report by th…
Sir Bob Kerslake to head Homes and Communities Agency
The chief executive of Sheffield City Council, Sir Bob Kerslake, has been appointed to head up the new Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).
Barratt chosen for Hanham Hall zero carbon scheme
Barratt Developments has been chosen as the preferred developer to create a zero carbon village at the site of the former Hanham Hall hospital near Bristol.
HBF defends developers against NHF sustainability criticisms
The Home Builders Federation has rejected the findings of a survey commissioned by the National Housing Federation, which concludes that private developers are…
Willmott Dixon bids to buy back Inspace
News has broken that Willmott Dixon is bidding to buy back Inspace, the social housing brand it sold off in 2005. Neither company would comment on the news, bu…
Little growth in 2008 house prices, predicts Allied Surveyors
Interest rates will drop further in the spring and house prices will increase between 1% and 2%, according to Allied Surveyors\' market predictions for 2008.
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