Planning approvals up 22 per cent
The number of planning permissions for new homes have increased by 22 per cent year-on-year, figures published today show.
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A project that led to new homes being built on the site of a burnt out pub has been
Housing starts up 23% last year
Housing starts in England climbed 23% last year against 2012 to reach the highest level seen since 2007, according to
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Government figures released today show a significant increase in house building activity last year - driven by the
Housing starts at six-year high, but completions fall
The number of new houses being built in England last year was the highest for six years, government
Brick shortage hitting Greater Manchester construction trade
A brick shortage has the potential to hold back a house building boom in Greater
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