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HBF Wales Weekly News Summary Friday 08 August 2008

Top stories this week *Chancellor considers stamp duty changes....read more *Bank of England maintains Bank Rate at 5.0%.....read more *Halifax House…

HBF Weekly News Summary Friday 08 August 2008

Top stories this week *Chancellor considers stamp duty changes....read more *Bank of England maintains Bank Rate at 5.0%.....read more *Halifax House Pr…

John Slaughter - Stamp Duty Holiday

John Slaughter also appeared on Newsnight on Thursday 7 August, discussing the issues surrounding the possible Stamp Duty holiday. (piece begins at 19:16)

Cash for Rock during slump

The government is considering a number of measures to help people cope with the economic downturn. John Slaughter participated in the debate on Ch4 lunch time …

John Stewart - How to stimulate the housing market

John Stewart asserts HBF's view on the action the Government must take in order to stimulate the housing market. (skip to 15:50 to hear)