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Home help for buyers

HOUSE builder Persimmon Homes has launched a new scheme to make home ownership more affordable in Wales.

What is the 'Help to Buy' housing scheme?

George Osborne is meeting major housebuilders and mortgage lenders today to discuss an extension to the Government's fla

Taylor Wimpey delivers in "healthier" housing market

Taylor Wimpey is continuing to deliver in a “much approved and healthier housing market,” it said today, announcing a pre-tax profit rise of 42.1% to 109 milli…

Government launches long awaited Part L

The government has published details of the long delayed update to Building Regulations Part L for England.

House prices rise 0.3% - Hometrack

House prices in England and Wales rose 0.3% in July, according to Hometrack’s latest national housing survey.

London mayor speeds up Olympic homes delivery

The mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced that he will bring forward the delivery of 1,600 homes within London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park by requirin…

Barratt expands London business

Barratt has announced that is expanding its London business to bring 1,100 new homes to the capital.

Highest half-year registration figures since 2008 - NHBC

The UK housebuilding industry continues to show signs of recovery, with NHBC reporting the highest half-yearly total of new homes registered since 2008.

HBF Response to Defra Consultation on Future Management of Private Water Supply Pipes

Regeneration is about people - Pidgley

Regeneration should focus on people and giving them back their sense of pride, Tony Pidgley, chairman of Berkeley Group, said today (July 4).