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New-builds booming in price

Prices of new-builds are rising quicker than for older homes, increasing by 12 per cent over the last five years.

New builds can attract a premium pricing. Image:Barratt Homes

Top ten tips: Help to Buy

Are you looking to take advantage of the government's Help to Buy scheme? Well if so you'll have to go for a new build property and we can help with that.

Are new-builds the way to get the property market flowing?

Comment: Is new-build the answer?

Yesterday's Budget focused on encouraging buyers to invest in new-build properties - we've asked Karelia Scott-Daniels, leading London buying agent, if that will work.

It isn't just first-time buyers who will now benefit from NewBuy. Image:Liquid Library

Second steppers get NewBuy boost

Second steppers are to have a shot at making use of the government's NewBuy scheme, under new plans announced today.

Top ten tips: Buying a new build property

Looking for your dream home? How about a new-build? Our expert offers his top ten tips.

A total of 52 different nationalities bought new-build property in London last year. Image:Thinkstock

Growing Asian investment in London's new builds

Asian investment is the driving force behind London's new build market, says a report from Knight Frank.

A windmill has stood at Chislet since 1744. Image:Fine & Country

Property of the week: The Windmill at Chislet

When the windmill at Chislet burnt down in 2005, little did they know it'd soon be rebuilt and our property of the week.

After a decade of uncertainty, developers will finally be let loose. Image:Thinkstock

Shapps gives 23,000 new homes the go ahead

Nearly 23,000 new homes are to be built in Kent after agreement was finally reached between government ministers, councils and developers.

The government is keen to encourage more community participation in the design of new homes.

Conran signs up to new homes design drive

Housing minister Grant Shapps challenges housebuilders to help turn NIMBYs into YIMBYs.

Registrations were up in the North West, East Midlands and Wales. Image:Barratt Homes

New home registrations fall by 24 per cent

Registrations in Greater London down by more than half in second quarter, says NHBC.

A second Milton Keynes could not be far away.

Green light for first new town since Milton Keynes

Local councils approve planning framework for Northstowe near Cambridge.

Shortage of new homes set to push up London prices

Capital set to build at least 50,000 fewer homes than needed for rising population over next five years, says Savills.

Homes in new towns at most affordable since 2007

House prices in new towns up only 1 per cent in last five years but there is a big north-south divide, says Lloyds TSB.

The Residential Crane Survey uses the number of cranes in London as an economic indicator.

Cranes an endangered species on London home sites

Starts of new homes down by half on six months ago, says Drivers Jonas Deloitte survey.

The five major mortgage lenders and 17 builders are now signed up to the scheme. Image:Thinkstock

NewBuy reservations hit 600 in first three months

Housebuilders hail “remarkable start” for scheme to guarantee mortgages on new-build homes.

Planners approve 10 per cent more new homes

Housebuilders welcome increase on a year ago but say total still well short of level needed to meet demand.

David Cameron is hoping that the new scheme will support some 50,000 jobs in construction and related industries. Pic:Getty Images

Government launches 95 per cent mortgage scheme

David Cameron is today unveiling the NewBuy Guarantee, a scheme which will allow new home buyers to put up a deposit of just five per cent.

Only 16,334 social homes got planning approval last year.

Planning approvals for homes at half the level needed

Only 115,000 new homes got permission in England in 2011, says Home Builders Federation.

The new build figures sparked a war of tweets between housing minister Grant Shapps and labour opponent Jack Dromey. Image:Thinkstock

Housing starts fell back below 100,000 in 2011

Government figures show starts down four per cent on last year but better news on completions.

Damien Hirst is thought to be the richest artist in the world. Photo:Getty Images

Damien Hirst reveals his vision for eco-homes

He's better known for his sharks and cows but now the artist wants to turn housebuilder in North Devon.

Hazel is yet to lodge his opposition to the scheme with the council. Image:Thinkstock

Watership Down author fights new homes plan

Classic book starts with rabbits forced to move by development plan. Now it could happen for real.

New home prices is one area where London is not leading the way.

New home prices beat wider housing market

New-build property sees first positive growth in a calendar year since 2006, says SmartNewHomes.com.

The council plans to create a Manchester mortgage for first-time buyers.

Manchester draws up plan for new homes and mortgages

Council set to underwrite loans for first-time buyers while pension fund invests in new homes.

Grant Shapps has declared himself "determined" to push through new housing policies and initiatives. Image:Allstar

Shapps pledges housing will be centre stage

Housing minister outlines progress so far on key pledges to get Britain building again.

65 per cent of the population think we have not got enough homes to house a growing population.Image:Thinkstock

New home approvals down another ten per cent

Numbers now half what is needed to meet demand, says Home Builders Federation.

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