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Coalition announces major housing and planning package

The prime minister David Cameron and deputy Nick Clegg have today (September 6) announced the government’s package of housing and planning measures to further …

Industry welcomes housing measures

Housebuilders and experts have broadly welcomed the government’s housing and planning package announced earlier today (September 6).

Aldermore joins NewBuy

Aldermore has become the sixth lender to join the government’s NewBuy scheme.

London prime pipeline soars 70%

The planning pipeline for prime residential development has soared 70% in the past year, according to the global built asset consultancy EC Harris.

House prices rise 1.3% - Nationwide

UK house prices rose 1.3% in August, according to Nationwide’s latest data.