Two in five could use NewBuy
Research from Rightmove shows that just under two in every five first-time buyers (38 per cent) state that the introduction of the government-backed NewBuy...
Right to Buy discounts increased
The housing minister Grant Shapps has announced details of the reinvigorated Right to Buy scheme, which he says will give up to two million social tenants...
NewBuy Guarantee Scheme launched with three...
The government-backed NewBuy Guarantee launches today with three lenders and seven housebuilders participating in the scheme.
Shapps outlines house building plans
Housing minister Grant Shapps has unveiled a range of measures to help get more homes built.
Government publishes Financial Services Bill
The government has published legislation which will fundamentally transform and strengthen financial regulation in the UK, financial secretary to the Treasury,...
Housing minister asks lenders to back self...
Housing minister Grant Shapps is calling on mortgage lenders to back a ‘self build revolution’ by lending more to those aspiring to build their own...
FirstBuy scheme gets go ahead
Housing minister Grant Shapps has announced the launch of the FirstBuy scheme, aimed at first-time buyers struggling to save up for a large deposit.
Government publishes financial regulation...
The government has published its financial regulation White Paper and draft Bill giving details of the proposed reforms to the financial regulatory regime.
Banks can pay back Credit Guarantee Scheme...
HM Treasury is changing the rules of the Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) to allow banks to reduce their participation in the scheme ahead of schedule.
Government proposes buy-to-let and second-charge...
The Treasury has published a consultation document, which sets out proposals to extend the scope of Financial Services Authority regulation to include...