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Britons 'more committed than ever' to home ownership

A new study from the New Homes Marketing Board (NHMB) has revealed that Britons' desire to own a UK property of their own remains undimmed despite the sharp ri…

First-time buyers 'endangered species'

First-time buyers face the fate of the water vole and hedgehog as an ?endangered? British species, according to a marketing organisation for

First-time buyers 'endangered species'

First-time buyers face the fate of the water vole and hedgehog as an 'endangered' British species, according to a marketing organisation for British housebuild…

PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Oct 30

in response to the Eddington and Stern reviews of Britain's transport infrastructure and environment, announce an initiative that could result in the introduct…

First-time buyers to be priced out

First-time buyers are an "endangered" species, according to research for the New Homes Marketing Board. Financial Times

BUDGET 2008: REPONSES

The housing industry has issued mixed responses to the Chancellor's Budget.Communities Secretary, Hazel Blears said: 'I welcome this budget - it will help us s…

Community Infrastructure Levy revealed

The government has unveiled plans to allow local councils to raise funds to spend on infrastructure projects to support new housing developments.

Role of energy performance certificates 'to grow'

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) is confident that the new energy performance certificate (EPC) will be a positive influence over house buyers' decisions in …

ethical finance Halifax launches 2 green competitive mortgage deals

Halifax, the UK's largest mortgage lender, has announced the launch of two new products exclusively available to customers buying their home from selected home…

Roof tax threatens to scupper targets

Thames Gateway builders dispute 'deferred charge' that could cost them in the future