UK Housing

Mayor Johnson says 3,000 homes will be built off back of loans from new London Housing Bank.

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles said government has "untied the hands of councils".

In this edition of The Current Account, IBTimes UK looks at what's happening with UK house prices.

Business Secretary Cable bemoans "chronic imbalance between supply and demand" in UK housing market.

Halifax predicts UK homeowners may cash in on higher house prices, boosting supply.

LSL Property Services reports 35% fall in number of people in severe rent arrears.

As UK house prices rise by 9.2% across the year, IBTimes UK explores why they are on the up.

Housing recovery boosting UK constructions sector reports research firm Markit.

Is the UK housing market experience a bubble? Or are fears over-inflated?

UK housing recovery lifted house builder Barratt in second half of 2013.

British Bankers' Association says mortgage approvals for the purchase of a new home reached 49,972 in January.

Persimmon, a house builder, reported £330m profit in 2013 amid a UK housing and economic recovery.

Analysis of UK house builders' stock shows share prices beating FTSE performance as housing market recovers.

Rics survey reveals January dip in homes coming up for sale in UK housing market.

IBTimes UK looks at what is driving house prices up across the country

Rightmove house price index shows 6.4% leap across year in average asking price as supply falls.

Builder Barratt cashes in as mortgage-easing schemes such as Help to Buy drive UK housing recovery.

Emma Reynolds, Labour's shadow housing minister, unveils party's 'Build First' housing policy.

Rics report shows labour, skills and materials shortages limiting housebuilding.

Persimmon Hails 'Strong Finish' to 2013 as Help to Buy Drives UK Housing Recovery