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Brian Murphy, Head of Lending at Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB), comments on April’s BBA high street banking statistics: “Today’s data shows we are witnessing a resurgence in mortgage lending by the major banks with approvals hitting a 13 month high... View Article

The Conservative pledge to re-introduce the Right To Buy for Housing Association tenants as highlighted in the Queen’s speech today could scupper plans for a much-needed expansion in public sector housing according to Simon Hay, CEO of the Brick Development... View Article

Steve Errington, Chief Executive of Story Homes, commented on the Housing Bill outlined in the Queen’s speech. He said: “Story Homes welcomes the Government’s plans for Starter Homes which will help to provide more houses for first-time buyers – who are... View Article

As the Conservatives begin their term in government, the Chartered Institute of Building provides its reaction to today’s Queen Speech. With the announcements in today’s speech already documented, the CIOB is keen to engage with policy makers on the commitments... View Article

Trudi Elliott, Chief Executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute, said: “The RTPI welcomes more powers devolved to cities as outlined in the Queen’s Speech, including the widening of the functions of combined authorities. But it is also vital that... View Article

Andy Frankish, New Build Director at Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB), comments on the Queen’s Speech; “The government’s announcement of the extension of Right to Buy will come as good news to housing association tenants across the country, who have been... View Article

Steve Radley, Director of Policy at the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), said: “It’s great to see the Government  setting out its ambition for three million more apprenticeships. Employers and Government now need to get together to work out how to... View Article

BPF urges EU Referendum certainty The British Property Federation (BPF) has commented on the impact that the European Union Referendum Bill, announced in today’s Queen’s Speech, could have on the real estate industry. Melanie Leech, chief executive of the British... View Article

The Government must succeed in its aim to create millions of apprenticeships over the lifetime of this Parliament if it is to solve the housing crisis, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Commenting on the legislation announced in... View Article

Kim Vernau, Chief Executive Officer, BLP Insurance, comments on the Government’s housing initiatives announced today in the Queen’s speech and how builders and local authorities can work together to double the number of new homes available in the affordable housing... View Article

Proposals by the New Business Secretary, Sajid Javid MP, to combat late payments to small firms have been cautiously welcomed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “Late payment has plagued the... View Article

Council planning departments should be treated as front line services and protected from local authority spending cuts, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Commenting on the recommendations of the Communities and Local Government Select Committee Report on the... View Article