Housing News – Page 224
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NewsGovernment to pay for home energy makeovers
Up to 90,000 low-income homes will benefit from energy efficiency measures in plan to curb fuel poverty
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NewsMortgage lending up in September
Council of Mortgage Lenders figures show loans up 2% on August but still less than half pre-credit crunch levels
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NewsAsking prices for London homes soar
'Severe' shortage of housing stock behind record asking prices, but experts warn of property market's 'fundamental weakness'
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NewsConstruction Bill amendment frees up PFI lending
Last-minute amendment as bill passed by Commons will reduce investment risk for PFI consortiums
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NewsZero carbon agenda could destory SMEs: Ways and means
If the government is really serious about reducing overall carbon emissions, it doesn’t do to be too precious about the means to the end. Just make sure SMEs can bear the burden
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NewsEnviros: Failed bidders revealed
Failed bidders for Carillion's environmental consultancy arm include social housing firm Connaught
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NewsPersimmon furious over Bellway's social housing plan
Housebuilder of ‘aspirational’ Hartlepool development joins popular protest against partner of 12 years
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NewsTories set to scrap 'ridiculous' apprenticeship rules
Shadow housing minister hints housebuilders would no longer have to use apprentices on publicly funded projects
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Boris' London wheeze
The mayor of London has unveiled his draft plan for the city, as well as his economic development and transport strategies
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HCA seeks helpers
The Homes and Communities Agency has sent 75 invitations to contractors, housebuilders, social landlords and developers to join its developer panel
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House prices rising
The number of RICS surveyors reporting a rising housing market is the highest since May 2007
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NewsCoventry street
Developer Friargate Coventry has submitted an outline planning application to Coventry council for a £1.5bn mixed-use redevelopment of a 15ha site opposite the city’s train station
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Planning applications in September
Affordable homes firm Newlon Housing Trust tops the clients list as work picks up
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NewsKevin McCloud gets go-ahead to build green housing in Swindon
JV between broadcaster's housebuilding firm and housing group GreenSquare wins planning permission for 42-home scheme
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NewsGovernment to spend £443m to build 8000 homes
Housing minister announces funds will go towards restarting work on stalled sites
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NewsIsle of Wight submits plans for its largest urban development
Council has secured £11m grant from government for 800-home scheme in Newport but yet to find a developer
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NewsHouse prices rise despite fall in buyer interest
Number of unsold properties rises in September but lack of supply pushes up prices
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NewsSocial housing demand drives up Connaught profit
Highest social housing waiting list for 20 years helps boost profit 23%
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NewsBellway suffers £36m loss
Housebuilder turnover falls £450m but forward order book is up on 2008
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NewsHackney estate left in lurch as £40m is withdrawn
Government decision not to fund stock transfers that need gap funding hits Woodberry Down £1bn regeneration project