New Homes news (May 2012)
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Property buying preferences 'are changing'
There has been a shift in the property buying preferences of people in the UK, with the trend moving away form city centre flats and towards larger homes in the suburbs, one sector body has commented. Steve Turner, head of communications at the Home Builders Federation, said he has observed a shift in the mix of homes over the last few years, which he attributes partly to ...
30th May 2012
Demand for family homes 'on the rise'
There has been a rise in demand for family homes in the UK, according to the latest report from Knight Frank. Data published in the organisation's 2012 Housebuilding Report shows that 87 per cent of house builders have reported moderate or high demand in the sales market for four- and five-bedroom houses, which is up from the 77 per cent recorded in 2011. The report ...
28th May 2012
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Building smaller homes 'can help FTBs'
The construction of smaller homes in rural communities can have a significant impact on the first-timer buyer (FTB) market, it has been claimed. Martin Collett, operations director at the English Rural Housing Association, said that there are many things that the coalition government can do to help first-time buyers in rural areas. This includes supporting housing ...
16th May 2012
More new homes 'would boost the economy'
The construction of more new homes in the UK would help to boost the economy as well as the housing sector, one organisation has noted. Steve Turner, head of communications at the Home Builders Federation (HBF), made the comments following the announcement that approvals for new homes in the UK have increased. The Department for Communities and Local Government reported ...
1st May 2012