Baseley Sets Out New Housing Model to New Minister
In first speech as Housing Minister Beckett stressed her support for housebuilders, and willingness to hear ideas from the industry
Stewart Baseley speech for the 6th Annual Housing Market Intelligence Conference
Good morning all and welcome again to HMI.
Beckett promises to help revive market
New housing minister Margaret Beckett used her first speech in the job to promise house builders she is willing to listen to the industrys problems.
Beckett pledges further housing action
Housing minister Margaret Beckett pledged to do more to revive the flagging housing market in her first speech as the new minister. Speaking at a Home Builders…
Coordinated Measures Welcome ‘Mortgage lending must now return’
The HBF today welcomed the coordinated Government and Bank of England action to address the current economic uncertainties and bolster consumer confidence.
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