ECONOMIC GROWTH

HBF: Government must 'stand firm' on pro-growth commitment

The Government must stand firm on its commitment to pro-growth if it is to address the country's housing crisis, according to the HBF.

By Laura Sharman | 31 May 2011

The Government must stand firm on its commitment to pro-growth if it is to address the country's housing crisis, according to the latest report from the Home Builders Federation (HBF).

Figures from the Housing Pipeline report show housing planning permissions granted in the first quarter are now at around half the level of five years ago.

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