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  • Forces Help to Buy scheme

    A new housing scheme that will help service personnel get on the property ladder has been launched.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 31 March 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on child cruelty, Scotland, energy companies and the Football World Cup in Qatar.

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

  • The Allocation of Housing and Homelessness (Eligibility) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2014

    This letter notifies local housing authorities of changes to the housing eligibility regulations which came into force on 31 March 2014.

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  • 1862 property ownership records released

    From today we’ve released details of the first properties registered under the Land Registry Act 1862.

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  • Flag flying high to celebrate West Riding Day

    In celebrating West Riding Day the historic county’s flag has taken pride of place outside the department’s offices.

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

  • New Build to Rent deal to deliver homes for private rent

    New deal will deliver newly-built homes for private rent in 6 towns.

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

  • Statement by Edward Davey on the Ofgem and CMA report

    The Secretary of State comments on the report by Ofgem and the Competition and Markets Authority.

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

  • Spoliation Advisory Panel rules on return of Constable painting

    Panel rules ‘Beaching a Boat, Brighton’ by John Constable currently at Tate should be returned to claimants

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

  • Domestic RHI roadshows

    To help businesses, installers and consumers to find out more about the domestic RHI scheme, DECC will be attending a series of property and renewable energy roadshows this spring.

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

  • How can councils build more homes?

    An independent review that is considering the role of councils in housebuilding has made its first call for evidence.

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

  • Charges adding thousands of pounds to building costs to be axed

    Proposals to save householders thousands of pounds off the cost of building their own home announced.

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

  • PM hails Help to Buy success

    The Help to Buy scheme has helped more than 17,000 people to buy a new home.

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

  • More than half a million british homes are warmer, greener and cheaper to heat

    517,000 households have been helped to improve their homes to make them more energy efficient through the Green Deal or Energy Company Obligation (ECO) since the schemes started last year.

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

  • Housing boost will help more people buy a home and create thousands of jobs

    Multi-billion pound package will boost house building, create new jobs and help aspiring homeowners buy a home.

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

  • Budget extension of Help to Buy equity loan creates thousands of construction jobs

    Help to Buy Equity loan scheme extension creating new construction jobs

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

  • New flag flying high as the County Durham celebrates

    In celebration of the first County Durham day the county’s new flag has taken pride of place outside the department’s offices.

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

  • Eric Pickles' statement on the Budget 2014

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles' statement on the Budget 2014.

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

  • Lower fees now introduced

    The Land Registration Fee Order 2013 came into force on 17 March 2014

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  • Online Owner Verification launches

    Land Registry has launched a new Online Owner Verification service, allowing customers to verify their property ownership data against our records.

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  • Chancellor announces major boost to housebuilding

    Chancellor announces major new development in Ebbsfleet and extension to Help to Buy: equity loan scheme.

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