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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

Guardian - Budget 2011: what the experts say

Stewart Baseley, executive chairman of the Home Builders Federation We are pleased the government is listening to industry concerns and has recognised the eco…