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  • New homes build Britain's recovery

    The latest statistics reveal that the last 3 months have seen the fastest rate of housebuilding since 2008.

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

  • Kris Hopkins' open letter to Campbell Robb, Chief Executive of Shelter

    Kris Hopkins responds to an open letter from Shelter, on his priorities as Housing Minister.

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

  • Second wave of government land to be released for self-build housing

    Four new sites for self-build housing released by the Homes and Communities Agency.

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

  • Help to Buy: over 900 developers at forefront of getting Britain building

    Over 900 developers across the country will be at the forefront of getting Britain building in direct response to demand for Help to Buy.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 31 October 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on housing, migration, energy and Europe.

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

  • Response to Select Committee report on the New Homes Bonus

    Sir Bob Kerslake responds to the Select Committee report on the New Homes Bonus.

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

  • How custom-build can help our housing woes

    Speech by Secretary of State Eric Pickles to the Policy Exchange.

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

  • 10,000 homeowners created through the Right to Buy

    Over 10,000 people have taken their first step on the property ladder thanks to the reinvigorated Right to Buy, new figures show today.

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

  • Help to Buy: equity loan scheme surging ahead

    Over 15,000 reservations for new build homes in the first 6 months.

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

  • Simpler planning system supporting construction

    Statistics confirm the new streamlined planning system is working.

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

  • New era for rented housing

    Mark Prisk's speech to National Housing Federation.

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

  • More government support for self-build surge

    More people looking to start a building project, including affordable homes for their local community, are to receive support.

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

  • Prisk offers £400 million pound investment opportunity in private rental market

    Housing Minister Mark Prisk has invited bids for a share of at least £400 million to build homes specifically for private rent.

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

  • Government-backed help leads to thousands of new homeowners

    New figures show government-backed housing schemes have created 25,000 new homeowners to date.

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

  • New Council Tax cut for families staying together

    Ending unfair ‘family tax penalty’ will support extended families and provide more affordable housing.

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

  • House building innovations will help deliver homes

    Housing Minister Mark Prisk has urged house builders to try new and innovative approaches to construction to get Britain building.

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

  • Cutting needless red tape to help build more affordable homes

    Communities Minister Don Foster announces proposals to simplify confusing housing standards.

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

  • Increase in housebuilding starts show market has turned the corner

    New figures show government action is getting Britain building and helping to provide the homes this country needs, Brandon Lewis said.

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

  • MOD secures trio of planning approvals

    MOD has secured 3 major planning approvals that will allow the sale of surplus military facilities in the south of England.

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

  • Delivering new homes for hard-working people

    New figures show that the Help to Buy: Equity Loan scheme is surging ahead with 10,000 reservations for new build homes in the last 4 months.

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