Chairman's Monthly Update September 2008
It has been another extraordinary month on the world’s financial markets.
Baseley Sets Out New Housing Model to New Minister
In first speech as Housing Minister Beckett stressed her support for housebuilders, and willingness to hear ideas from the industry
Stewart Baseley speech for the 6th Annual Housing Market Intelligence Conference
Good morning all and welcome again to HMI.
Beckett promises to help revive market
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