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HBF report reveals first time buyer plight

The average first time buyer would need to save every penny of their earnings for more than two years to get on the property ladder, according to new research from the Home Builders Federation (HBF).

Net mortgage lending down - BBA

Net mortgage lending increased by £1.6 billion in September, a drop from the £2.9 billion recorded in September 2009, according to the British Bankers’ Association.

NHBC sees registrations dip

The number of new NHBC registrations dipped from 9,954 in August to 9,033 in September, according to NHBC’s latest figures.

CLG reveals record low housing numbers

The net number of homes added to the housing stock in England fell to a record low of 128,680 in 2009/10, CLG has revealed.

CABE funding is withdrawn

£900 million allocated to New Homes Bonus

Confident Bellway returns to profit

Housebuilder Bellway has returned to profit after making a loss of £36.6 million last year.

HCA survives bonfire of the quangos

The Homes and Communities Agency has been spared the axe as the government today (October 14) revealed a list of 192 quangos that will be abolished whilst 289 are to be reformed.

House prices down, seller activity up - RICS

House prices fell for the third consecutive month, according to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

Industry needs detail of housing plans now - HBF

Industry has welcomed housing minister Grant Shapps’ commitment to increasing housing supply, cutting regulations and simplifying the planning system, but urgently needs more detail on his plans, HBF said yesterday (September 12).