Bridget OConnell
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Fewer households will ‘reduce need for new homes’
Economists warned that revised forecasts could have a big impact on housebuilding targets
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French Connection to shut more stores as House of Fraser collapse hits results
Struggling fashion chain loses just over £15m in the first half of the year
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Amazon looks to create 3,000 cashless stores
American retail industry braces for Amazon onslaught
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Lighting sales help brighten strong month for retailers
Retail sales beat all expectations in August driven by demand for furniture and lighting
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MORNING NEWS: Awards, discount stores and competition
Round-up of today’s top property stories with quick links to the nationals
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Orla Kiely, the brand favoured by the Royals, collapses
Stores in UK and Ireland have already been shut
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Sainsbury’s-Asda £12bn merger faces in-depth competition probe
Regulator will consider whether the tie-up could lead to less choice, higher prices or worse quality services
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How UK housing has changed over time – and how it compares with Europe
Social housing is in fashion again and Theresa May wants to be the person to build those houses
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Big plans for smaller hotels chain
Budget Oyo Hotels franchise set for expansion in Britain
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House prices rising at slowest pace in 5 years
UK annual price growth dips but regions vary with north west booming and south east slowing
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Tesco starts price war by opening discount stores
Tesco to open two stores on Thursday and up to 15 planned for next year
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MORNING NEWS: Pubs, portfolio strategies and development pipelines
Round-up of today’s top property stories with quick links to the nationals