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.
Home Builders Demand 1.0 % Interest Rate Cut
‘Government action welcome, but big cut now necessary to boost housing market and wider economy – economic risks far outweigh inflation concerns’
Reaction to Margaret Beckett’s appointment
Speaking today following Margaret Beckett’s appointment as housing minister, HBF executive chair Stewart Baseley said;
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