Housing planning permissions rising fast
Increased activity attributed largely to success of the new Help to Buy Equity Loan
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.
Builders, planners and residents come together over pub site
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
Housebuilding figures highest in 6 years
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
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