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Wolseley sees profits fall 77%

Building slowdown hammers Wolseley

Builders merchant Wolseley has seen a profit slump of 77 per cent and expects jobs to be lost.

Pretax profits at the firm – whose UK brands include Brandon Hire and the Plumb Centre – dropped to... Full Story

Planning regs eased
The government is relaxing planning permission rules for homeowners looking to extend up and out. Full Story
Rics lambastes solar panels
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has cast doubt over the validity of a range of home eco-improvements, questioning their potential value for money. Full Story

Green issues slip down agenda
The green agenda is losing momentum in the UK property market, as conditions force homebuilders to consider other priorities. Full Story
Estate agents attacked over green knowledge
Estate agents have come under attack for their lack of knowledge over green issues when it comes to selling homes. Full Story

Features

Spotting the next property hotspot
With the UK property market in the doldrums investors are looking for the next bargain, and aboutproperty. Full Story

When does a fall become a crash?

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Overseas property

US bails out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The US government has stepped in to save mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Full Story

Property finance

Bonuses set to plunge 70%
The bonus culture is over and City workers can expect next year's payment to be down 70 per cent from their peak, according to analysts, prompting further losses in demand for the property market. Full Story

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