Government considering more self-built houses
A government review into the housing situation has suggested that the solution to the supply shortage could be to commit to
National home-building project to go ahead
A massive project of investment in infrastructure and home-building across the UK is set to go ahead, following the news that the Housing Secretary has
New housing pledge made by Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats have stated that they will increase the number of homes built in the UK, as well as setting up a new scheme to help renters, should they win a majority in the upcoming election. The party’s manifesto includes a policy for
House building rates hit 30-year high
The latest data released by the government indicates that the number of new houses being constructed in England is the highest it has been for close to three decades. In the year ending
How to beat the challenges of buying a newbuild
Buying a brand new home can feel really special, but can also present challenges along the way. There are some steps you can take to minimise the problems you may encounter when buying your own newbuild. If you buy your
House building features in Queen’s speech
The new government will promote fairness in the housing market, build more homes and work towards the banning of tenant’s fees, according to the Queen’s speech on 21 June. The statement was made to mark the state opening of parliament, following the recent general election. Prior to the Queen’s speech, the government had announced
Naked homes for London’s first time buyers
A number of homes which are ‘no frills’ and offer basic accommodation are to be built in Enfield, London to help first time buyers to get onto the property ladder. The ‘naked homes’ will be built with
First time buyers to be helped by new starter homes
Thousands of starter homes promised by the government will be ready for first time buyers by 2018. Building of the homes will start this year, to create homes which will be
Prefab homes due to make a comeback
The government is considering potential ways to solve the current housing crisis, and one of the methods proposed will be
