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Community groups across the UK will be supported by government cash to bring almost 2,000 empty homes back into use, Communities Minister Andrew…

• Updated: 10 July 2012

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Dedicated land and £30 million fund will offer tailor-made support for self build groups Plans for the nation’s first ever dedicated large-…

• Updated: 7 July 2012

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Bulletin about the English housing survey.

• Updated: 5 July 2012

Waiting list priority for wounded warriors and widows The families of those killed in the line of duty will be at the front of the queue for…

• Updated: 29 June 2012

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

• Updated: 23 June 2012

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Small, family-run housebuilders could receive a multi-million pound boost to do their bit to Get Britain Building, Housing Minister Grant Shapps…

• Updated: 21 June 2012

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A tide of community support has saved Ringo Starr’s childhood home from the wrecking ball.

• Updated: 15 June 2012

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New figures shows Government ‘well on track’ to deliver 170,000 homes Housing Minister Grant Shapps today welcomed new figures showing a “rapid…

• Updated: 12 June 2012

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A further multi-million pound cash boost for communities will help tackle the blight of empty properties and bring thousands of homes back into…

• Updated: 29 May 2012

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

• Updated: 15 May 2012

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Self-build industry champion and new £30 million fund will boost the self build revolution Kevin McCloud has been appointed by the self-build…

• Updated: 14 May 2012

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Land identified to build more than 100,000 homes Whitehall departments are set to smash the Prime Minister’s ambition to release previously…

• Updated: 7 May 2012

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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…

• Updated: 24 April 2012

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New help for self home builders launched at most famous address in the country A package of new support to give as many people as possible …

• Updated: 19 April 2012

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Architect to lead efforts to bring empty homes back into use Architect and TV presenter George Clarke is to be an independent adviser to the…

• Updated: 11 April 2012

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

• Updated: 22 March 2012

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Over 200 stalled building projects will receive a share of a multi-million pound pot to get Britain building again, Housing Minister Grant Shapps…

• Updated: 19 March 2012

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

• Updated: 12 March 2012

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The first cash payments to tackle the scourge of empty homes will ensure thousands of properties are lived in once again and breathe life into…

• Updated: 5 March 2012

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Neighbourhoods suffering the blight of empty homes could benefit from a £100 million boost to bring these properties back into use and provide…

• Updated: 27 February 2012

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