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Private sector must grow third of GBP billion a quarter - report

The private sector will need to grow by a third of a billion pounds a quarter to maintain current construction levels if public sector cuts continue.

House prices dip 0.1% in fragile market - Hometrack

House prices in England and Wales fell 0.1% in August, Hometrack’s latest data has revealed.

New plan seeks to boost private rented sector

Local authorities should consider waiving affordable housing requirements on developments of privately rented homes in order to boost building in the sector.

Bovis sees strong trading and doubles profit

Bovis Homes has experienced “strong trading” in 2012 so far, with its private reservations rising 19% over the year to date.

House prices rise 2.3% annually - ONS

UK house prices rose 2.3% in the 12 months to June 2012, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

House prices rise 0.2% - LSL

House prices in England and Wales rose 0.2% in July to 225,769, with London continuing its story of growth, the latest data from LSL Property Services revealed…