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Survey shows majority of people who buy a new property in the UK are satisfied

The vast majority of people in the UK who buy a new home are satisfied with the overall quality of their purchase and would recommend their builder to a friend…

Tim Collins - First-time buyers are the lifeblood of the market

Tim collins - The Budget provides a vital first step, but the government must allow the free market to govern

Rescue plan: help at last for first-time buyers

Kicking off a new monthly series, Christopher Middleton looks at how young people can join the housing ladder

Bonfire of red tape a 'shot in the arm' for housing

Shares in building firms rallied today as the industry welcomed a "shot in the arm" for the housing market.

Budget 2011: First-time buyers to get loans

A new shared equity scheme for first-time buyers has been called as a "shot in the arm" for the housing market.

A shot in the arm for housing

Support for first time buyers is welcome, but it won’t solve the housing crisis on its own, says Steve Turner