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OFT GIVES HOUSE BUILDING INDUSTRY CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH

An investigation by the OFT into house building in the UK has given the industry a huge boost at what is a most challenging time. It will also give potential b…

MPs accuse industry of 'feeble excuses' on zero carbon

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Self-build property only for "limited percentage of the market"

Sellers considering dropping out of the housing market and building their own home have been warned that self-build homes are 'only a solution for a limited pe…

Gang-Nail Systems Joins the House Builders Federation

Gang-Nail Systems is strengthening its relationship with end users of trussed rafters and Ecojoists, by becoming a member of the House Builders? Federation (HB…

Flint outlines action plan to 'ensure delivery' of new...

Flint outlines action plan to 'ensure delivery' of new affordable housing New immediate measures designed to respond to the impact of the credit crunch on the …

Paul King appointed chairman of the Zero Carbon Hub Board

In response to the Callcutt Review recommendation*, a new independent 'Zero Carbon Hub' has been established to make Zero Carbon homes a reality from 2016. The…

Banks want Treasury support for housing market

Mortgage lenders piled pressure on the Treasury yesterday to assist Britain's ailing housing market, by calling for the Government to help to fund new home loa…

Government accused of 'missing opportunity' to boost housing market

Government accused of 'missing opportunity' to boost housing market The Government was accused today of missing an opportunity to help boost housebuilders and…

Builders hit by Nationwide pricing policy

Nationwide Building Society risks depressing new home prices through an overly strict approach to valuations, according to leading housebuil

Reforming stamp duty: what are the options?

Chancellor Alistair Darling is believed to be looking at a number of measures to restore confidence in the UK???s stalling property market, including reforming…