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NHMB survey shows first time buyer woes a serious social problem

Oct. 3, 2007

The difficulties that first time buyers face has grown into a serious social problem, according to a new national survey carried out by the New Homes Marketing…

Crossrail given the green light

Oct. 3, 2007

Crossrail, the largest transport infrastructure project since the Channel tunnel rail link, is finally set to go ahead after the city agreed financial backing …

US housing market ‘in free fall’

Oct. 3, 2007

The US housing market has hit a downward spiral as the number of Americans able to find prospective buyers falls to a record low, according to the National Ass…

Buy-to-let market in crisis, claims Telegraph

Oct. 1, 2007

The buy-to-let market is facing a crisis as new flat prices fall by 40%, according to a survey by the Daily Telegraph.

Tory plan to scrap HIPs \"shambles\" - HIP Payment Services

Oct. 1, 2007

HIP Payment Services has branded Tory plans to scrap HIPs a \"chaotic shambles.\" Chief executive Jeff Smith commented: \"The suggestion that a Tory government…

Development of the month

Oct. 1, 2007

On the site of the former Saatchi Gallery in London’s St John’s Wood, a luxurious new gated scheme by Oakmayne Properties and Vanderbilt is underway. Steve Men…

Lifetime household tax hits £630K - TaxPayers\' Alliance

Oct. 1, 2007

The average household will pay £630,000 to the Treasury in a lifetime, according to estimates from the TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA) published today (October 1).

Barratt and Zurich launch deposit deferral scheme

Oct. 1, 2007

Barratt Developments has signed up to a scheme that will allow buyers to defer paying the deposit on a new build home.

Tories pledge to raise stamp duty threshold and scrap HIPs

Oct. 1, 2007

Ahead of the possible general election, the Conservative government has proposed a handful of measures to aid the housing industry, including raising stamp dut…

Face to Face

Oct. 1, 2007

Chief executive of the UK Green Building Council, PAUL KING, is on a mission to help transform the building industry