Posts Tagged ‘developers’
Nearly one in three houses don’t get built despite being given go-ahead according to shelter
Press release with new research from Shelter headlines ‘Phantom Homes: Nearly one in three houses don’t get built despite being given go-ahead’ Housebuilders have failed to build more than 320,000 homes in the past five years even after being given the go-ahead, according to new research out today. Figures from housing charity Shelter reveal this…
Read MoreBanks under pressure to reduce prices on unsold properties in Spain
The Spanish property market has been recoverying slowly over the last year, prices have stabilised and in some areas are showing increases. However recent reports suggest that the country still faces a large backlog of unsold property, banks still own homes from struggling developers and repossessions. In an effort to reduce bank’s real estate exposure…
Read MoreInquiry into capacity of housebuilding industry
The Communities and Local Government Committee has launched an inquiry into the capacity of the housebuilding industry to meet demand for new homes. The Committee is expected to invite the chief executives of major developers to give evidence. Other areas to be covered by the inquiry include the role of small and medium-sized developers, the skills,…
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