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Conservatives call for microgeneration technology on new homes

Conservative shadow minister for communities and regeneration, Alistair Burt, has called for a quarter of all new homes to be fitted with microgeneration techn…

Bellway signs £8.7 million Housing Corporation deal

Bellway has sealed a £8.7 million deal with the Housing Corporation to deliver 257 affordable homes in north London, the south east and south west.

Conservatives back housebuilding increase at party conference

Opposition leader David Cameron has backed the case for an increase in housebuilding rates, calling it a \"social responsibility\" in his speech to the Conserv…

House prices on the rise as interest rates held

The average London house price rose by 1% during September to £250,907. The latest data from Haart estate agents shows prices continuing to increase after the …

DCLG puts Dunn in charge of regulations

Shona Dunn will take charge of Buildings Regulations at the DCLG as part of a reorganisation of the department.

Government launches new shared equity scheme

The government has launched a new shared equity scheme that it says will help 20,000 people onto the property ladder.

New flood risk consultation laws take effect this week

The government has this week introduced more stringent consultation standards for sites at risk of flooding, requiring local planning authorities to consult wi…

Spiralling first timers\' mortgage costs

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