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New home registrations show year-end decline

NHBC has urged government to keep housebuilding “high on the agenda” as its latest registration figures show a year-end drop.

Mortgage approvals rise modestly

The number of loan approvals for house purchase rose slightly for a second consecutive month in November 2011, the latest Bank of England statistics show.

Taylor Wimpey Central London reveals 2012 plans

Taylor Wimpey Central London is set to build more than 400 homes in the initial phases of schemes planned for 2012.

2011 house prices resilient - Nationwide

House prices dipped 0.2% in December, Nationwide's latest housing data has shown today (December 30).

DEFRA launches Flood and Water Management Act consultations

The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs has launched the two long-awaited consultations on the Flood and Water Management Act in England.

Hometrack reveals Right to Buy research

Right to Buy sales would need to total on average 1.4 in order for a replacement home to be delivered, according to Hometrack’s latest research.