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Minister calls on councils to stop ‘garden grabbing’
Housing and Planning Minister John Healey has published new, independent research that shows inappropriate building on back gardens is not a widespread, national problem and is often linked to councils’ failure to have local policies in place.
Posted in 2010, DCLG, Government on 20 January 2010 Housing Minister offers more homes and cash
Housing Minister John Healey has said Government funding for housebuilding has hit £2billion since June as he announced a further £278m for an extra 5,000 affordable homes across the country.
Posted in 2009, Affordability, Government on 30 December 2009 Treasury offers greater protection for mortgage borrowers
The protections enjoyed by UK mortgages borrowers are to be strengthened under new proposals published by the Treasury.
Posted in 2009, Government, Mortgages on 26 November 2009 CML welcomes scheme to help borrowers in difficulty
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has welcomed the launch of a new national campaign by the government to provide information to help home-owners struggling to meet their mortgage payments.
Posted in 2009, Government, Repossessions, cml on 9 September 2009 New campaign offers practical support for struggling homeowners
Housing Minister John Healey has launched a new national campaign to help struggling homeowners take control of their finances and make the most of the support available for them to avoid repossessions and stay in their homes.
Posted in 2009, Affordability, DCLG, Government, Repossessions on 9 September 2009 Agents say its up to Government and lenders to make the next steps
In response to the the latest Nationwide figures, indicating an increase in asking prices during August, the National Association of Estate Agents President Gary Smith commented:
Posted in 2009, Estate Agents, Government, House Prices, NAEA, Nationwide on 28 August 2009 Goverment urges those at repossession risk to seek help
Ministers have urged homeowners concerned about their mortgage payments to seek immediate help from their lenders and the Government to avoid repossession.
Posted in 2009, DCLG, Government, Repossessions on 17 August 2009
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