Government to boost supply of new homes in Scotland - 23rd November 2009
The Scottish government is to team up with new home developers to help boost the supply of new homes in Scotland, in an attempt to help more first-time buyers in Scotland on to the property ladder.
Cambridgeshire New homes with five year fixtures and fittings guarantee - 23rd November 2009
New homes in Cambridgeshire which are being built by new home builder, Barratt, will now be covered by a five-year guarantee of its fixtures and fittings, in the hope that it will encourage the sales of more new houses and new flats.
Will 7,500 new homes in Brent Cross be built? - 20th November 2009
The first stage of the two part meeting to decide outcome of the £4.5 billion Brent Cross Cricklewood regeneration plans, which includes the potential construction of 7,500 brand new homes, was heard last night (Thursday).
Fewer social homes to be built in 2010 - 20th November 2009
No less than a third fewer social homes will be built next year, according to the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), after its development budget was cut by £1.1 billion, as a direct consequence of the recent housing crash
New homes developer enters into administration - 19th November 2009
new home builder, Kenmore property Group entered into administration last Thursday, after failing to meet any of its business commitments, following the collapse in new home sales, during the recent property market slump.
Housing market recovery could be hit by stamp duty return - 19th November 2009
A return to the previous bands for stamp duty, when the current holiday is due to end on the 31 December 2009, could have a detrimental effect on the recovery of the housing market in regions that are already lagging behind