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House prices drop 0.7% - Nationwide

UK house prices slipped 0.7% in July, according to Nationwide’s latest house price index.

Barratt backs first UK residential property fund

Barratt Developments has given financial backing to the UK’s first residential property fund.

House prices slip 0.1% - Hometrack

House prices dipped 0.1% in July, the first price fall registered in seven months according to Hometrack’s house price index.

Linden expands limited deposit scheme

Linden Homes has joined forces with Newbury Building Society to offer 85% and 90% mortgages to its customers.

Price dip in a strong new homes market - SNH

The average price of a new home dipped 1.2% in June, according to Smart New Homes’ new homes index.

Banner continues growth strategy

Banner Homes has promoted two of its regional land directors to managing director posts as the firm continues its drive for growth.

Northstowe new town wins masterplan approval

England’s first proposed new town since Milton Keynes has won masterplan approval.

Private housing growth set to strengthen from 2013 - CPA

Private housing starts are set to rise 3% in 2012, according to the Construction Products Association’s latest construction industry forecasts.