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  • Builders back the NewBuy Guarantee

    Study shows help for first-time buyers is making an impact.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Revamped Right to Buy to deliver thousands of new homes

    Cash raised from Right to Buy sales to be used to build new affordable homes.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • NewBuy guarantee gathers pace as Santander signs up

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today welcomed Santander’s decision to start offering mortgages under the NewBuy Guarantee scheme. Just two months…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tackling record deficit has helped keep repossessions down

    The Government’s commitment to tackling the record deficit is keeping interest rates at a record low and a secure roof over the heads of millions…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tackling record deficit has helped keep repossessions down

    The Government’s commitment to tackling the record deficit is keeping interest rates at a record low and a secure roof over the heads of millions…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The boxed-in generation

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Introduction It’s been a busy morning. They say a week is a long time…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Help to get boxed-in generation up the property ladder

    Minister pledges to help those growing out of their properties The boxed-in generation - people unable to upsize their home but who have also…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Halifax becomes fourth lender offering the NewBuy guarantee

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps has welcomed today’s announcement by Halifax that it will be offering mortgages under the NewBuy Guarantee scheme…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Revamped Right to Buy is chance of a lifetime for tenants

    £75,000 discounts will help get tenants across the threshold A new generation of social tenants were today handed the keys to homeownership…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Budget 2012

    An additional £420m to stimulate local economic growth was announced by the Chancellor in his Budget. There will be additional funds for: …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Unlocking aspiration for a new generation of home buyers

    Details of two ambitious schemes that will unlock the aspirations of a new generation of home buyers, and get Britain building thousands of …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Industry support grows for NewBuy Guarantee

    Housing industry movers and shakers have hailed today’s launch of the NewBuy Guarantee scheme as a vital kick-start for house builders across…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Safety net of support working to protect thousands at risk

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today said new figures, showing a 14 per cent increase in the number of households accepted for homelessness help…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £20 million for safety net against repossession

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced a new £20million safety net to help ensure that mortgage repossession remains the last resort …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • English housing survey bulletin: issue 6

    Bulletin about the English housing survey.

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  • Housing and construction champions announced

    After launching the Department’s Red Tape Challenge ‘Housing and Construction’ theme last month, the Secretary of State is pleased to announce…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Response to article in the Metro on repossessions

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps responds to article in the Metro on repossessions. Dear Sir By lumping together statistics on the evictions …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Housing takes centre stage in economic recovery plans

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today highlighted how the Government’s action to get Britain building again will play a vital and central role…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Housing update

    I would like to make a statement to update Hon. Members on the Coalition Government’s action on housing, following the publication of our …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • It's all about delivery

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Are you a veteran if you’ve done the same job for five years? Normally…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government