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Cala returns to profit

Cala Group has returned to profit for the first time since 2007, it has announced.

Londoners need GBP 87,000 salary to buy a home - NHF

A generation of London dwellers are locked out of a “broken” housing market, with Londoners needing an 87,000 salary to buy an average price property, accordin…

Sir Bob Kerslake appointed head of civil service

Sir Bob Kerslake has today been appointed as head of civil service.

Localism Bill becomes an Act

The Localism Bill received Royal Assent today to become the Localism Act.

Forward sales boost for Barratt

Barratt Development’s private forward sales are up 27.4% on last year, the housebuilder announced today (November 16).

Lending dips in September but market "stable" - CML

Loans for house purchase dipped in September, according to the latest data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

CBI urges "two-pronged" approach to housing crisis

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged government to deliver a “two-pronged” approach to bring short and long term relief to the housing market.

RICS reports busier housing market in October

October saw a busier housing market, according to the latest UK housing market survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).