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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

Member briefing - The Budget - March 2011

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…

Budget ‘a shot in the arm’ for housing

HBF Statutory Accounts 2010

Going, Going, Gone

Economy needs housebuilding budget boost