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Property industry welcomes new ministers

John Denham- the new Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government

The property industry has welcomed new ministers, since the Cabinet re-shuffle.

Hopes are high the new appointments will initiate a "new focus" for the... Full Story

BBQ season is upon us…
The Met Office has announced summer 2009 is likely to be a glorious affair, with temperatures reaching Mediterranean standards. So what better way to celebrate the forthcoming sunshine than with a barbecue? Full Story
Country House Rescue's 'national treasure' opens to the public
The house, in Cornwall, has already seen 4,000 visitors on public open days, and with the renovations complete the Castle is now ready for hire, with a luxury Bed and Breakfast opening in the summer. Full Story

Budget 2009: Property industry reaction
Mr Darling announced he would be extending the stamp duty holiday of £175,000 threshold until December, as well as providing £500 million to "kick-start" neglected housing projects, including £100 million for local authorities to build greener homes. Full Story
Homeowner Mortgage Support Scheme launched
Sarah Garrod looks into whether the scheme will really aid those at risk of losing their homes. Full Story

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73% rise in orders for Taylor Wimpey
Taylor Wimpey, the UK housebuilder, today reported a 73 per cent rise in orders. Full Story
Construction decline easing off
In key areas such as housing, the pressure on the rate of building decline has fallen, according to a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) survey. Full Story
Taylor Wimpey issue 2 billion new shares
Taylor Wimpey, the UK homebuilder, has announced it hopes to make £510 million through the creation of two billion new shares. Full Story

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A Place in the Sun Live
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