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

More buyers sniffing around for bargain buys in the housing market, says RICS

More green shoots appear to be sprouting in the housing market with the surveyors' body RICS finding an increase in interest among potential homebuyers over the past three months. Sensibly RICS economists are not getting over excited by this, after...

Posted by Brian on February 17, 2009 1:58 AM

Government needs to lay firm foundations for its housing policy

I admit it, my response to Caroline Flint's housing rescue plan Part II, "Facing the housing challenge - Action today, innovation tomorrow", was borne out of frustration. I admit that lapsing into frustration is a huge fault in my character,...

Posted by Brian on July 17, 2008 11:42 AM