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Harborough Council announces plans to scrap charges in bid to boost house building
Harborough District will scrap council charges on smaller housing developments in order to encourage growth, and provide essential new housing in the area. Continue reading
Spike in home building rates lead to shortage of bricks
Concerns have been raised about shortages of bricks and bricklayers after the rate of house building has picked up at the fastest pace for more than a decade last month. Continue reading
Council cracking down on flood threats in town
Efforts to avoid potential flooding will take place later this year, flood alleviation work will be carried out later this year in a bid to halt potential damage to shops and homes. Continue reading
House building in the UK grows at fastest rate in 11 years
A new report into construction in the UK has this month found that home building grew at its steepest rate since November 2003 in July of this year. Continue reading
Council pleads to hurry building now
Harborough District Council has recently been feeling under-pressure to speed along the building process and is urging builders in the area to work faster. Continue reading
Repossession at its lowest since 2006
The amount of households having their homes repossessed has decreased to its lowest level since 2006, as reported by mortgage lenders. Continue reading
