Darling unveils £1bn boost for housing

Housing recovery 'critical' to economic health

The recovery of the housing market ‘is critical’ to the economic health of the nation, according to a new report.

House sales soar as stamp duty holiday ends

The biggest agent for England’s government-backed shared ownership vehicle has seen completed sales nearly double year on year ahead of the end of the stamp duty holiday.

First steps

Building a better future

The government is making housing the cornerstone of economic recovery, says Grant Shapps

Group mortgages to help first-time buyers

The housing minister will call on banks to offer mortgages to groups of friends when he hosts a second first-time buyer summit today.

Cold cottage rescue

Isolation from mains gas can spell financial hardship. Alex Turner investigates how Cornish landlords are exploring renewable energy solutions to rural fuel poverty

Knocking down barriers

Finance Bill reforms aim to make it easier and cheaper to invest in the housing market. James Duncan, partner at Winckworth Sherwood, explains

Construct a greener future

Building regulations are being tightened in a bid to protect the environment, says Catherine Parker, solicitor at Trowers & Hamlins

Casting the net for a home

A website aimed solely at local housing allowance claimants is helping people find homes. Lydia Stockdale logs on

Ready for lift off

House builders must be ready to react if government initiatives deliver a boost to the sector, says property expert Rebecca Kibby