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US house price fall and fall
The latest stats from the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices show that US house prices are continuing to fall apace - down a further 2% in March 2008 across the top 20 metropolitan areas.This makes a continuous line of house price falls from August 2006 producing a total fall in house ...
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Just how exposed is the UK housing market
For those who like to take comfort from seeing the UK market in a global context I commend to you the latest round-up of international house-price indicators by the Economist.What is clear is just how far the UK house prices have boomed compared with most other countries. That the UK's ...
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Buyers "strike" continues as housing market suffers
The latest data confirms that potential homebuyers are still treating the current housing market with extreme caution resulting in fewer mortgages, fewer sales and lower prices.Hometrack data for May shows prices down nationally by 0.5% on the month after a 0.6% fall in April. But the more worrying trend for ...
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NewsHow the government killed off Steptoe & Son
One of the UK's leading demolition contractors argues that the UK had a thriving trade in recycling until the bureaucrats came along
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Somerfield and Network Rail clash over property
Two organisations head to High Court over payment to access land
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NewsBellway axes 370 as 1,000 housing jobs go in a week
Land buyers and designers are worse hit in week that saw a further 600 jobs go at Taylor Wimpey
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Contract payment mechanisms: Peter Mair vs Mohammed Arshad
The pursuers were seeking the sum of £8,730 from the defender, together with interest and expenses. The parties agreed that there was a contract within the meaning of the Construction Act and that the first invoice for £1,000 had been paid. The pursuer argued that two further invoices had not ...
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CommentWeb watch: Two peas in a pod
Our learned friends Tony Bingham and Rudi Klein kick off our first ever podcast series this week with a debate on the future of the Construction Act.
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CommentA brave face
We don’t have to pretend that things are better than they are, but if we want to boost people’s confidence in our industry, we should go easy on the handwringing
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NewsPrivate house starts in April at lowest for a decade
More evidence of decline emerges as government is warned that output targets will not be met
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CommentThings to take into account
Project bank accounts are in the spotlight again. If you use one yourself, make sure you’re aware of all the pros and cons, particularly with regard to insolvency
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NewsPersimmon to double social housing to ride out crunch
Housebuilder aims to boost affordable output to 5,000 in medium term despite lower margin
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Green paper will focus on building homes to let
Government moves to reform private rental market as part of draft legislative programme
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Multiplex vs Cleveland Bridge reaches end of round two
Lawyers for Multiplex and Cleveland Bridge (CBUK) have begun their closing statements in the second part of the trial between the two firms.
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NewsPain worsens for housebuilders as 1,000 jobs go in a week
Bellway axes 370 staff, Taylor Wimpey slashes 600, Land buyers and designers worst hit
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NewsKier closes two offices in housing division
Contractor says redundancies will be inevitable after closure of Lincoln and Spalding offices
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NewsWill Alsop designs a jelly for London
Maverick architect enters jelly competition for London Festival of Architecture
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NewsOFT under fire for ‘wrongful’ accusations
Investigation into bid rigging is labelled “incompetent” as OFT is accused of gung ho approach
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FeaturesJohn Dodds: Listen carefully
A slump in private housing and a boom in the social sector – not to mention a certain OFT inquiry – have led to restructuring plans at Kier. Its normally outspoken chief executive, John Dodds, tells Tom Bill as much as he dares
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NewsRenew Holdings ‘immune’ from credit crunch
Renew Holdings has been immune from the credit crunch, according to chief executive Brian May.