Helen Ozolins
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Construction PMI falls for third consecutive month
The construction purchasing managers’ index fell for a third consecutive month in August, to 51.1 from 51.9, its lowest level in a year.
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Architects need to control the whole house-building process
Architects should have control of the construction of a building, right down to the last lick of paint, the new president of the Royal Institute of British Architects, Ben Derbyshire,…
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Six shortlisted for carbuncle of the year
An extension to a Victorian mansion in Malvern, Worcestershire, is among the six buildings listed for carbuncle of the year.
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C&C Group takes 47% stake in Admiral Taverns
C&C Group has teamed up with Proprium Capital Partners to acquire Admiral Taverns from Cerberus Capital Management.
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Retail sales growth improves, but on higher prices
Retail sales were 1.3% higher on the year in August on a like-for-like basis, figures from the British Retail Consortium and KPMG showed.
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Spending on FMCG up 2.9% in Q2
Spending on food, drinks and toiletries increased by 2.9% in the second quarter, but the increase was due to a 3.8% rise in prices, with consumers reducing the volume of…
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News from the nationals
Round-up of the top property stories with quick links to the nationals.
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Prices cut on a third of all homes for sale
WEEKEND PAPERS: Sellers are being forced to cut asking prices in order to achieve a sale, with more than a third of homes listed on Zoopla having their prices reduced.
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Relaxation of Solvency II rules could boost flows into property sector
WEEKEND PAPERS: Property companies in Europe are calling for a relaxation of Solvency II rules limiting investment by insurance companies in real estate.
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Yopa raises more than £27m
WEEKEND PAPERS: Yopa has raised in excess of £27m from two investors and will use the funds for expansion and to increase market share.
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Grand Designs presenter plans £50m bond to fund beautiful and sustainable houses
Kevin McCloud is looking to raise £50m to build beautiful and sustainable houses.
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Pocket Living gets £150m finance package
Lloyds Bank has teamed up with the government and the mayor of London to provide £150m of financing to Pocket Living.