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New homes market on the right track?
The new homes market is on the right track, one expert has claimed.
27 Aug 2010
The new homes market is on the right track, one expert has claimed.
27 Aug 2010
Housebuilding rise welcomed, but with caution
A rise in the number of homes being built has been welcomed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics), but it noted the level of new starts has declined.
23 Aug 2010
A rise in the number of homes being built has been welcomed by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics), but it noted the level of new starts has declined.
23 Aug 2010
Rural planning rules could mean more homes are built
Villages could evolve in a unique way if proposed rural planning rules are given the green light, one expert has suggested.
18 Aug 2010
Villages could evolve in a unique way if proposed rural planning rules are given the green light, one expert has suggested.
18 Aug 2010
London housing proposal 'welcomed'
The proposal to give boroughs in London more control over housing budgets has been welcomed by one expert.
16 Aug 2010
The proposal to give boroughs in London more control over housing budgets has been welcomed by one expert.
16 Aug 2010
Homeowners 'need to make more' energy-efficient improvements
Homeowners are not making enough energy-efficient improvements to their homes, despite being aware of the benefits, one expert has suggested.
13 Aug 2010
Homeowners are not making enough energy-efficient improvements to their homes, despite being aware of the benefits, one expert has suggested.
13 Aug 2010
Proposals to build more homes welcomed
Government proposals to build more new homes have been welcomed by one expert.
12 Aug 2010
Government proposals to build more new homes have been welcomed by one expert.
12 Aug 2010
Homeowners who use solar panels 'want to make a difference'
Homeowners who have installed solar panels on their properties are publicly showing they want to make a difference and increase energy efficiency, one expert has suggested.
11 Aug 2010
Homeowners who have installed solar panels on their properties are publicly showing they want to make a difference and increase energy efficiency, one expert has suggested.
11 Aug 2010
Homeowners 'should prioritise' improvements on their dwellings
Homeowners should prioritise improvements on their properties over opting to go on holiday, one expert has suggested.
26 Jul 2010
Homeowners should prioritise improvements on their properties over opting to go on holiday, one expert has suggested.
26 Jul 2010
More homes 'need to be constructed'
A new planning system needs to be created to prevent a further reduction in the number of homes being constructed, one expert has suggested.
20 Jul 2010
A new planning system needs to be created to prevent a further reduction in the number of homes being constructed, one expert has suggested.
20 Jul 2010
Building of affordable housing 'must be maintained'
The government must commit to encouraging private construction companies to build affordable housing, according to one expert.
22 Jun 2010
The government must commit to encouraging private construction companies to build affordable housing, according to one expert.
22 Jun 2010
Queen's Speech sets out reform for housing market
The chances of owning or letting a property could be set to improve now that more power has been given to local authorities, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
26 May 2010
The chances of owning or letting a property could be set to improve now that more power has been given to local authorities, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
26 May 2010
Admin side of green homes 'unbelievably burdensome'
Developers are often unable to look at sustainable options when it comes to building new homes because the administration involved with such measures are "unbelievably burdensome", according to one expert.
14 May 2010
Developers are often unable to look at sustainable options when it comes to building new homes because the administration involved with such measures are "unbelievably burdensome", according to one expert.
14 May 2010
Landowners 'face challenge to develop profitably'
Landowners in the UK are facing challenges to develop their land in order to make a profit, it has been suggested.
12 May 2010
Landowners in the UK are facing challenges to develop their land in order to make a profit, it has been suggested.
12 May 2010
New-build VAT 'could not happen at a worse time'
The Liberal Democrats' announcement that if elected into power they will add VAT to all new-build properties has been opposed by an industry expert.
23 Apr 2010
The Liberal Democrats' announcement that if elected into power they will add VAT to all new-build properties has been opposed by an industry expert.
23 Apr 2010
Post-election cuts 'could create unprecedented housing shortage'
Proposed cuts to the housing budget could create an unprecedented shortage of affordable homes in the UK, industry experts have warned.
19 Apr 2010
Proposed cuts to the housing budget could create an unprecedented shortage of affordable homes in the UK, industry experts have warned.
19 Apr 2010
Converting empty homes 'would benefit the housing market'
Converting empty properties and bringing them back into use would help to boost the UK's dwindling housing stock, it has been claimed.
07 Apr 2010
Converting empty properties and bringing them back into use would help to boost the UK's dwindling housing stock, it has been claimed.
07 Apr 2010
New-build housing market 'offers clear advantages'
Those looking to purchase a property in the UK may be wise to opt for a new-build home, as it has been suggested that they offer clear advantages to homeowners.
31 Mar 2010
Those looking to purchase a property in the UK may be wise to opt for a new-build home, as it has been suggested that they offer clear advantages to homeowners.
31 Mar 2010
UK 'short of good quality housing'
The UK is suffering from a severe shortage of good quality housing, one expert has stated.
24 Mar 2010
The UK is suffering from a severe shortage of good quality housing, one expert has stated.
24 Mar 2010
Home buyers 'eager to take advantage of new-build deals'
Potential home buyers are becoming increasingly eager to take advantage of the many good deals that are currently being offered by new-build developers, one expert has stated.
15 Mar 2010
Potential home buyers are becoming increasingly eager to take advantage of the many good deals that are currently being offered by new-build developers, one expert has stated.
15 Mar 2010
UK properties 'will need to be retrofitted to meet climate change targets'
In order for the UK to meet its target of an 80 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions by the year 2050, the country’s housing stock will need to be retrofitted, one expert has advised.
08 Mar 2010
In order for the UK to meet its target of an 80 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions by the year 2050, the country’s housing stock will need to be retrofitted, one expert has advised.
08 Mar 2010
House building industry 'more optimistic'
Things appear to be looking up for the house building industry as one construction expert has stated that the situation "seems a lot more optimistic".
27 Jan 2010
Things appear to be looking up for the house building industry as one construction expert has stated that the situation "seems a lot more optimistic".
27 Jan 2010
Government action needed 'to improve housing market'
Government action needs to be taken on a number of issues before the housing market can fully recover from the effects of the recession, states one expert.
19 Jan 2010
Government action needs to be taken on a number of issues before the housing market can fully recover from the effects of the recession, states one expert.
19 Jan 2010
Difficulty in securing a mortgage having 'negative impact' on construction
Getting a mortgage approval is still "very difficult" for many people in the UK, in the opinion of one construction expert.
07 Jan 2010
Getting a mortgage approval is still "very difficult" for many people in the UK, in the opinion of one construction expert.
07 Jan 2010
Worst of the housing downturn 'is behind us'
The UK has seen the back of the worst of the housing downturn, according to one industry expert.
31 Dec 2009
The UK has seen the back of the worst of the housing downturn, according to one industry expert.
31 Dec 2009
New home construction figures are 'bleak'
Recent figures showing that the number of new homes being built has fallen over the last three months are "bleak", according to one industry specialist.
11 Dec 2009
Recent figures showing that the number of new homes being built has fallen over the last three months are "bleak", according to one industry specialist.
11 Dec 2009
New-build home construction is 'on the up'
New home registrations are at their highest level in over a year, statistics reveal.
24 Nov 2009
New home registrations are at their highest level in over a year, statistics reveal.
24 Nov 2009
Improving appearance of property 'can add value'
Consumers can add around three to five per cent to the value of a property in a stable market just by improving its appearance, it has been suggested.
10 Nov 2009
Consumers can add around three to five per cent to the value of a property in a stable market just by improving its appearance, it has been suggested.
10 Nov 2009
HBF comments on Tory property development plans
Recent proposals by the Conservative Party to improve property development planning systems and promote local community development have been welcomed by the Home Builders Federation (HBF).
28 Oct 2009
Recent proposals by the Conservative Party to improve property development planning systems and promote local community development have been welcomed by the Home Builders Federation (HBF).
28 Oct 2009
Housebuilding sector 'shows signs of improvement'
There are signs that the housebuilding sector is improving, according to the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (Ucatt).
19 Oct 2009
There are signs that the housebuilding sector is improving, according to the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (Ucatt).
19 Oct 2009
Property investment market analysed
Smaller property developments and house-building "are still going forward", but there are "very few companies" building flats, it has been suggested.
12 Oct 2009
Smaller property developments and house-building "are still going forward", but there are "very few companies" building flats, it has been suggested.
12 Oct 2009
Property improvement show assessed
The education programme at the National Home Improvement Show "was the real highlight" of the three-day event, according to Michael Holmes from Channel Five's I Own Britain's Best Home.
06 Oct 2009
The education programme at the National Home Improvement Show "was the real highlight" of the three-day event, according to Michael Holmes from Channel Five's I Own Britain's Best Home.
06 Oct 2009
Housing minister: We will do more to boost sector
The government is going to do more to help the property industry, according to housing minister John Healey.
30 Sep 2009
The government is going to do more to help the property industry, according to housing minister John Healey.
30 Sep 2009
Housebuilding industry assessed
Housebuilders' confidence has grown in the last few months as the residential property market has began to recover, according to Construction News business editor Nick Whitten.
25 Sep 2009
Housebuilders' confidence has grown in the last few months as the residential property market has began to recover, according to Construction News business editor Nick Whitten.
25 Sep 2009
Construction industry 'must rise to eco challenge'
The UK construction can become more competitive in the global market by adapting new skills and technology to rise to the challenge of developing low carbon property, according to the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) director of external affairs.
22 Sep 2009
The UK construction can become more competitive in the global market by adapting new skills and technology to rise to the challenge of developing low carbon property, according to the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) director of external affairs.
22 Sep 2009
BPF questions govt property action
Local government work on improving existing housing stock has not heralded the necessary results, according to a spokesperson for the British Property Federation (BPF).
11 Sep 2009
Local government work on improving existing housing stock has not heralded the necessary results, according to a spokesperson for the British Property Federation (BPF).
11 Sep 2009
Construction of affordable properties 'continues to rise'
The construction of affordable homes in the UK is continuing to increase, one industry spokesperson has stated.
27 Aug 2009
The construction of affordable homes in the UK is continuing to increase, one industry spokesperson has stated.
27 Aug 2009
Property completions in England 'up in Q2'
The number of housing completions in England during the second quarter of 2009 was up 24 per cent on the previous three-month period, new research has revealed.
21 Aug 2009
The number of housing completions in England during the second quarter of 2009 was up 24 per cent on the previous three-month period, new research has revealed.
21 Aug 2009
NHIC: Now's a good time for property improvement
Now is an ideal time to carry out property development work such as fitting an extension, according to an industry expert.
19 Aug 2009
Now is an ideal time to carry out property development work such as fitting an extension, according to an industry expert.
19 Aug 2009
Decisions to be made when buying property
When buying a house, consumers need to weigh up what they need with what they can afford.
13 Aug 2009
When buying a house, consumers need to weigh up what they need with what they can afford.
13 Aug 2009
HBF applauds government's property-building initiatives
The Home Builder's Federation (HBF) has applauded new government measures which will see the construction of some 20,000 new homes within the next two years.
06 Jul 2009
The Home Builder's Federation (HBF) has applauded new government measures which will see the construction of some 20,000 new homes within the next two years.
06 Jul 2009
NHIC offers home insurance reminder
British consumers getting involved in property development and other DIY tasks have been warned about the insurance implications.
03 Jul 2009
British consumers getting involved in property development and other DIY tasks have been warned about the insurance implications.
03 Jul 2009
Warning issued over home improvement
Those looking to conduct some property development or home improvement prior to selling a house should not undertake major renovations themselves.
02 Jul 2009
Those looking to conduct some property development or home improvement prior to selling a house should not undertake major renovations themselves.
02 Jul 2009
Around 1m first-time buyers waiting for property
There are an estimated one million first-time buyers waiting for affordable property to be made available in the UK, according to PricedOut.org.uk spokesperson Katy John.
01 Jul 2009
There are an estimated one million first-time buyers waiting for affordable property to be made available in the UK, according to PricedOut.org.uk spokesperson Katy John.
01 Jul 2009
Property improvement advice for homeowners
Home improvement projects such as replacing old sash windows with PVCu equivalents do not necessarily save mortgage holders money, it has been suggested.
24 Jun 2009
Home improvement projects such as replacing old sash windows with PVCu equivalents do not necessarily save mortgage holders money, it has been suggested.
24 Jun 2009
Property event attracts the crowds
Property buyers and homeowners are showing interest in sustainable development and green housing, it would seem.
19 Jun 2009
Property buyers and homeowners are showing interest in sustainable development and green housing, it would seem.
19 Jun 2009
More focus on improving property
More people in the UK are making the decision to make their house a home, it has been suggested.
04 Jun 2009
More people in the UK are making the decision to make their house a home, it has been suggested.
04 Jun 2009
Property owners issued a home improvement warning
UK property owners have been issued with a home improvement warning ahead of the forthcoming bank holiday weekend.
22 May 2009
UK property owners have been issued with a home improvement warning ahead of the forthcoming bank holiday weekend.
22 May 2009
NEC show proves popular with homeowners
The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show is set to run until Sunday of this week (March 22nd) and has already surprised organisers with the number of people it has attracted.
20 Mar 2009
The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show is set to run until Sunday of this week (March 22nd) and has already surprised organisers with the number of people it has attracted.
20 Mar 2009
MPs call for more new homes to combat recession
Britain needs to start building more new homes if it is to climb out of the recession while also allowing first-time buyers onto the property ladder.
25 Feb 2009
Britain needs to start building more new homes if it is to climb out of the recession while also allowing first-time buyers onto the property ladder.
25 Feb 2009
Listed properties present 'some advantages' to owners
Living in a listed building can present challenges to homeowners but there are also "some advantages".
12 Nov 2008
Living in a listed building can present challenges to homeowners but there are also "some advantages".
12 Nov 2008
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