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From Minister of State for Housing and Planning
  • Greg Clark gives starter home boost to first-time buyers

    Communities Secretary launches £26 million fund for housebuilders to demonstrate the range of high quality homes for first-time buyers.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Local areas get their say on Sunday trading

    The government has today launched a consultation on plans to give local areas the power to allow large shops to open for longer on Sundays.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Making mortgages work for every stage of life

    Harriett Baldwin met the mortgage industry to discuss how the government and industry can work together.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £100 million boost for small housebuilders

    Small builders to benefit from a £100 million cash boost to recognise and support their important role in keeping the country building.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Returning troops can get Britain building

    Housing Minister issues call to arms to the nation’s former servicemen and women to consider new careers building the nation’s homes.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Quarter of a million homes granted planning permission

    The numbers of homes granted planning permission are now higher than before the 2008 economic crash.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Brandon Lewis: housing associations can be 'champions of aspiration'

    Housing Minister Brandon Lewis calls on housing associations to support the government’s ambitious plans to extend the Right to Buy.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 36,000 new homeowners thanks to Right to Buy

    New figures show more than 36,000 new homeowners created through the reinvigorated Right to Buy since 2012.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Help to Buy creates 131 new homeowners a day

    The Help to Buy schemes have created 131 new homeowners every day since April 2013, says Housing Minister Brandon Lewis.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Affordable homes top 260,000 mark

    New figures released today (16 June 2015) have revealed that more than 260,000 affordable homes have been delivered since April 2010.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Brandon Lewis speaks at the London Real Estate Forum

    Housing Minister Brandon Lewis speaks to the London Real Estate Forum about the housing market.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 1,000 new homes for private rent in London

    Three multi-million pound deals will provide over 1,000 new homes specifically for private rent in London.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Greg Clark tells Whitehall and town halls: loosen your grip on surplus land

    Communities Secretary to lead charge for Whitehall and town halls to let go of surplus land and property for new homes.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Boost for Londoners as red tape slashed on short term lets

    Thousands of Londoners can now rent their homes out free from red tape, thanks to new measures coming into force today (26 May 2015).

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Over a million more people given the chance to own their own home

    Communities Secretary Greg Clark to announce landmark changes to spread home ownership to millions.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Brandon Lewis welcomes housebuilding surge

    Housing Minister welcomes new figures showing a surge in the numbers of new homes being built across the country.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New measures will keep the country building across the housing market

    New measures will deliver new homes across the country, help aspiring homeowners onto the property ladder and offer greater support to those renting privately.

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

  • New fund will help more tenants to become homeowners

    Council tenants unable to take up their Right to Buy will have the help they need to become homeowners.

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

  • Starter homes designed to stand the test of time

    Housebuilders and councils should strive for the highest design quality when planning new starter homes, says Housing Minister.

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

  • Planning guidance and green infrastructure

    Housing and Planning Minister Brandon Lewis underlines that there has been no change to planning policy or guidance on green infrastructure.

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