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House builders to receive govt backing

Small, family-run housebuilders could receive a multi-million pound boost to assist them in increasing the nation's housing stock, the coalition has stated. As part of the Get Britain Building initiative, housing minister Grant Shapps has revealed that more than £100 will be made available to get stalled developments back on track, which will potentially deliver ...

25th Jun 2012

House builder confidence 'is increasing'

Confidence is growing in the house building industry, as developers begin new projects and the overall outlook for the sector improves, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has stated. Brian Berry, chief executive at the FMB, said there are some signs that in the new-build housing sector confidence is growing. He pointed out that there was a rise in residential planning ...

21st Jun 2012

Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley set to move in

Chelsea footballer Frank Lampard and TV presenter Christine Bleakley are reportedly ready to move in to their new property after a lengthy renovation process. The couple, both 33, have been engaged since last summer and rumours had been swirling around that they would be getting hitched this summer or some time soon. However, the focus appears to be on getting their new ...

18th Jun 2012

'Positive signs' in house building industry

There are currently plenty of signs in the UK house building industry that conditions are about to improve, which will help to bolster the property sector, it has been claimed. Steve Turner, head of communications at the Home Builders Federation, said there are some positive initiatives, such as NewBuy, which are helping to address the mortgage situation. He acknowledged ...

18th Jun 2012

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

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

A good credit rating 'vital' for FTBs

It is essential that people hoping to take their first step onto the property ladder have a good credit score, according to one expert who has advised prospective homeowners to do 'all they can' to boost their rating. Catherine Hearnden, director at MyMortgageDirect, said that first-time buyers (FTBs) need to have a "squeaky clean" credit rating. ...

30th Apr 2012

FTBs 'expect to be 37' when buying first home

The average age at which people expect to be taking their first step onto the property ladder is 37, according to the latest survey. A poll of UK adults who do not currently own a property carried out by MoneySupermarket.com revealed that people expect to be an average 37 when they finally become first-time buyers (FTBs). Some 41 per cent of respondents, equivalent to eight ...

24th Apr 2012

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