Brickonomics

Little to stop the slide in house prices, says Hometrack

Two weeks ago there was growing optimism within the housing market. One budget later and there is every sign that we may re-enter a period of deepening pessimism with commentary to suit. I'd be surprised if the latest British Bankers'...

Posted by Brian on April 27, 2009 12:55 PM

Construction collapse was faster than first thought, say ONS statisticians

Construction output fell a further 2.4% in the first quarter of this year, according to estimates plugged into the official data used to calculate the UK gross domestic product. The figures for total output of the UK economy in the...

Posted by Brian on April 24, 2009 10:47 AM

Chancellor provides optimism in the gloom...and that's what's worrying

The direct measures aimed at construction-related activities and businesses in the 2009 Budget will be welcomed in some quarters, mainly among the house builders. Though I am not so sure I would go with the instant view from the surveyors'...

Posted by Brian on April 22, 2009 2:41 PM