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Is the industry looking up? - John Slaughter put's forward HBF's view on radio 4

John Slaughter put forward's HBF's view on the state of the market and possible recovery. Full segment is dedicated to housing but John's on about 7 mins in.

'Upturn signs' in housing market

The housing market is showing the first signs of an upturn since 2006, the Home Builders Federation (HBF) has said.

Builders urge lenders to ease criteria

Homebuilders have called on banks and building societies to ease criteria on mortgages for new-build properties.

Builders ask lenders to ease criteria for new homes

Homebuilders have called on banks and building societies to ease criteria on mortgages for new-build properties. John Stewart, the director of economic affairs…