Press release index 2008

Title	Summary
PR062 Fuel Poverty: how much do green upgrades really save you? RICS launches Greener Homes Price Guide 03/09/2008	Homeowners rocked by huge rises in their energy bills are increasingly being encouraged to turn to green solutions to save money and reduce their carbon footprint - but will these changes deliver the savings they claim or will consumers end up incorporating expensive 'green' upgrades that take a lifetime to pay off?
PR061 Government must act on property market now RICS Proposals for the Housing Market 01/09/2008	With the housing market on its knees, the RICS is calling on the Government to act swiftly and decisively on a range of proposals to help the buying and selling process - now and in the future - for both consumers and business.
PR058 Large scale infrastructure work suffering from steep rise in costs BCIS Civil Engineering Market report Q2 2008 13/08/2008	Large scale public sector projects such as Crossrail and those linked to the 2012 Olympic Games, including the East London Line and Thameslink, are in danger of dipping further into the public purse due to significant increases in costs, according to the Civil Engineering Market report from RICS' Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).
PR057 Sales continue to dry up but some realism returns to the market. UK Housing Market Survey - July 2008 12/08/2008	The average number of transactions per surveyor fell further in July as a lack of mortgage finance continued to weigh heavily on the market. However, sales expectations have improved, driven by sellers beginning to offer more realistic asking prices says RICS’ UK housing market survey published today (12 August 2008).
PR056 Tender prices start to fall BCIS Tender Price Index 29/07/2008	Construction contractors are not passing on the full impact of the rising costs of materials and wages, amid fears of a credit crunch backlash from clients unable to secure finance for new orders, according to the latest Tender Price Index compiled by RICS' Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).
PR055 Developed world continues to suffer financial woes RICS Global Commercial Property Survey Q2 2008 31/07/2008	Tenant demand fell at a faster pace in the developed world in the second quarter. Transaction volumes and capital values plummeted as the commercial property market suffered under financial liquidity constraints, says the RICS Global Commercial Property Survey, published today (31 July 2008).
PR054 City Slickers running scared but arable land prices reach record high RICS Rural Market Survey 28/07/2008	UK farmland prices surged at the fastest pace in the RICS' rural market survey's history during the first half of 2008 but lifestyle buyers retreated as the credit crunch deepened.
PR053 Commercial property downturn Intensifies RICS Commercial Property Survey Q2 2008 21/07/2008	The balance of surveyors reporting demand for commercial property in Q2 has fallen to the lowest level in a decade, says RICS' Commercial Property Survey.
PR052 Activity at all time low but opportunists enter the market RICS Housing Market Survey - June 2008 15/07/2008	The average number of transactions per surveyor fell further in June but some would-be-buyers are again showing interest in the market, says RICS' UK housing market survey published today (15 July 2008).
PR051 RICS moves up a gear 10/07/2008	A new governance model has received overwhelming approval from RICS members at its recent Annual General Meeting (7 July 2008)
PR050 Peter Goodacre elected as RICS President 09/07/2008	Peter Goodacre has been inaugurated RICS President for the 2008/2009 session. Taking up his position at the RICS Annual General Meeting on 7 July, Mr Goodacre is a Former Principal of the College of Estate Management.
PRO49 BCIS guide supports life cycle costing standard 09/07/2008	Companies that calculate the whole cost of a building's life at the outset of a project will save money, as well as producing more sustainable buildings for the future, if they follow new advice from RICS Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) and the British Standards Institution (BSi).
PR048 Owning your own home is almost impossible for low income couples RICS accessibility and affordability indices, July 2008 10/07/2008	It is now almost impossible for a low income couple to become home owners in Great Britain according to the RICS accessibility and affordability indices.
PR047 Super rich bolster the market Arts and Antiques Survey - Q2 2008 08/07/2008	The super rich and international buyers are bolstering the arts and antiques industry as signs show the credit crunch is beginning to bite, says the RICS UK Arts and Antiques Survey published today (8th July 2008).
PR046 Government housing targets under more pressure as private sector workloads fall 02/07/2008	The declining number of residential new build developments is taking its toll on the construction sector with workloads falling at the most dramatic rate for over a decade, says the RICS UK Construction Market Survey published today (2 July 2008).
PR045 99 percent of house buyers could benefit under RICS stamp duty proposal 01/07/2008	The UK Government must overhaul stamp duty land tax radically to create a fairer system for consumers, says RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). Proposing a system that would benefit 99 percent of home buyers, RICS called on the Government to find a way of implementing the policy, which will provide a boost to the economy and the faltering housing market.
PR044 RICS calls for Government to tackle property reform Carsberg Review of Residential Property 16/06/2008	The Carsberg Review of Residential Property should be the basis for major reform of the residential property sector, says RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). In particular RICS endorses the view that consumers should be central to any reform, with emphasis placed on providing better information and basic protections for any person buying, selling or letting property.
PR042 Transactions fall further RICS Housing Market Survey - May 2008 10/06/08	The balance of Chartered Surveyors reporting house price falls decreased slightly in May but the average number of transactions per surveyor fell further, says RICS' UK housing market survey published today (10 June 2008).
PR041 RICS set to transform process of appointing a surveyor 09/06/2008	With the introduction of its new suite of appointment forms RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is looking to simplify and improve the process of appointing a surveyor. The Consultancy Appointment Forms, launched this week, offer an innovative and fresh approach for the industry.
PR037 Landowners are willing to sell for affordable rural housing 05/06/2008	Nearly 40 percent of rural landowners would put forward land at below market value for affordable housing, says RICS research published today (Thursday 5 June 2008).
PR039 Home improvement costs up by 20% RICS / BCIS Property Makeover Price Guide 2008 03/06/2008	The rising costs of transport and raw materials and a shortage of tradesmen is pushing up the costs of home improvements, according to new figures by RICS’ Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).
PR036 Credit crunch takes toll on emerging market investors RICS Global Commercial Property Survey Q1 2008 29/05/2008	Investors are falling out of emerging markets as they struggle to overcome financial liquidity constraints despite tenant demand remaining positive, says the RICS Global Commercial Property Survey, published tomorrow (29 May 2008).
PR033 Civil engineering output set to grow 23/05/2008	Despite several years of decline in construction output in the civil engineering market the BCIS Civil Engineering Market Report forecasts that demand will grow in all infrastructure sectors over the coming years.
PR035 Sales slump pushes property back into the lettings market RICS residential lettings survey Q1 2008 22/05/2008	New instructions to let property increased significantly in Q1 2008. Owners experiencing difficulty selling their properties, have turned to the rental market to take advantage of rising yields, says RICS Lettings Survey published today (Thursday 22 May 2008).
PR028 RICS appoints three agencies for £900,000 regional campaign 20/05/2008	RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) has appointed three agencies to run PR across its 12 UK regions. Following a competitive pitch, Golley Slater will handle PR for all nine regions in England plus Wales, with JPR retained in Northern Ireland and Smarts in Scotland.
PRO32 Standard Form of Cost Analysis – 3rd Edition released 16/06/2008	BCIS will publish an updated edition of the standard used across the building industry to organise cost data this month. The 3rd Edition of the Standard Form of Cost Analysis – Principles, Instructions and Definitions (SFCA) clarifies the definitions and rules in the previous edition in the light of modern building design and construction techniques.
PRO29 RICS publishes first official guidance on carbon management 16/06/2008	With tenant demand growing for energy efficient property and the introduction of Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) has published professional guidance into the carbon management of real estate.
PR031 Distress sales yet to filter through Housing Market Survey - April 2008 13/05/2008	The balance of Chartered Surveyors reporting house price falls increased even further but tight supply is limiting the extent of the decline, says RICS’ UK housing market survey published today (13 May 2008).
PR030 Sharp Rise in Tender Prices BCIS Tender Price Index – Forecast to Q1 2010 06/05/2008	The price of new construction work rose sharply in Q4 2007 with tenders rising well ahead of general inflation, says the latest Tender Price Index compiled by BCIS (Building Cost Information service).
PR025 Arts and Antiques Survey - Q1 2008 Investment in Arts and Antiques continues to rise 22/04/2008	More consumers are investing in the arts and antiques market, leading to a rise in lot prices, says RICS’ first Art and Antiques survey published today (22nd April 2008). The volatility of the financial markets appears to be encouraging consumers to switch to alternative investment opportunities.
PR026 Commercial Property Survey -Q1 2008 Commercial property downturn continues 21/04/2008	The balance of surveyors reporting demand for commercial property in Q1 has fallen at the fastest pace for over six years and rental confidence has fallen at the fastest pace for a decade, says RICS’ Commercial Property Survey published today (19 April 2008).
PR024 Housing Market Survey - March 2008 Sentiment drops to historical low 15/04/2008	The balance of Chartered Surveyors reporting house prices falls increased to an historical low in March. However, a lack of new supply is still preventing significant price falls despite rising stock levels, says RICS’ UK housing market survey published today (15 April 2008).
PR022 Construction Market Survey - Q1 2008 Construction outlook is worst for a decade 01/04/2008	A slowing housing market has hit the UK construction industry, making it even more unlikely that the Government will reach its housing targets, says the RICS UK Construction Market Survey published today (1 April 2008).
PR020 Calculating the cost of storm damage 14/03/2008	After this week's storm, those who suffered damage to their property will be turning their heads to repairs. But where to start?
PR019 RICS and MacDonald & Company Salary Survey 2008 07/03/2008	Average salary increases for chartered surveyors continue to perform well ahead of other jobs*, reports the annual RICS and MacDonald & Co salary survey published today (7 March 2008). 2007 increases remained in line with previous years amounting to a steady increase of 6.25 percent each year over the past four years.
PR018 RICS Housing Market Survey - February 2008 Stocks rise as sentiment drops 11/03/2008	The balance of Chartered Surveyors reporting house prices falls increased to near historical levels in February and stock piles rose to levels not seen for a decade, says RICS' UK housing market survey published today (11 March 2008).
PR017 Residential Lettings Survey Yields increase but Buy-to-let mortgages dry up 06/03/2008	Demand for rental properties continued to grow as landlords saw their yields increase says the RICS Lettings Survey published today (Thursday 6 March 2008). However, access to the buy-to-let market became harder for would-be-landlords as mortgage products became scarce.
PR016 Post quake - The cost of repairs. Don't let your pocket be shaken empty by repair costs 03/03/2008	With insurers already predicting that damages could amass into millions of pounds, RICS has advised homeowners to make sure they are not paying over the odds for damage repair work.
PR014 Residential Auction Figures Achieved sales at auction at lowest level for three years 03/03/2008	The success rate for residential properties sold at auction fell to the lowest level for three years as buyers retreated from auction houses due to tighter lending conditions and greater uncertainty over the outlook for house prices.
PR012 North of England regeneration schemes dominate RICS Awards 15/02/2008	North of England city regeneration projects dominate the RICS Awards 2008 with 46% of entries located in the North West, North East and Yorkshire & Humberside regions.
PR011 Housing Market Survey-Jan 08 January price balance continues downward trend 13/02/2008	The balance of surveyors reporting house price falls increased again in January, says RICS' UK housing market survey published today (13 February 2008)
PR010 Rural Market Survey Arable land prices break £10k barrier but city slickers are expected to retreat 11/02/2008	UK Farmland prices surged at the fastest pace in the RICS Rural market survey's history during the second half of 2007 but lifestyle buyers are expected to retreat as financial woes continue.
PR008 Access to the housing market 351 percent worse than 1996 30/01/2008	An accessibility index, developed by RICS has found that the cost of becoming a home purchaser in Great Britain has worsened by 351 percent since the most accessible point in 1996.
PR007 2007 Q4 Commercial Property Survey 30/01/2008	Tenant demand for commercial property fell to 2003 levels, says RICS' Commercial Property Survey.
PR006 Construction outlook makes government housing targets unlikely 24/01/2008	A slowing housing market has dampened confidence in the profit outlook of the UK construction industry, making it even more unlikely that the Government will reach its housing targets, says the RICS Construction Market Survey.
PR005 isurv a hit with property professionals 25/01/2008	isurv* (www.isurv.com) the number one resource for surveyors, is attracting a flood of Chartered Surveyors and property firms eager to maximise the flexibility and ease this online knowledge portal provides.
PR004 BCIS Tender Price Index - Forecast to Quarter 4 2009 24/01/2008	The price of new construction work continued to outpace general inflation in the year to 3rd quarter 2007, according to the latest BCIS (Building Cost Information service) Tender Price Index.
PR003 Housing Market Survey -Dec 2007 Price balance drops further into negative territory 16/01/2008	The balance of surveyors reporting house price falls has reached levels not seen since the early nineties housing market correction, says RICS' UK housing market survey published today (16 January 2007).

Title

Summary

PR062

Fuel Poverty: how much do green upgrades really save you?

RICS launches Greener Homes Price Guide

03/09/2008

Homeowners rocked by huge rises in their energy bills are increasingly being encouraged to turn to green solutions to save money and reduce their carbon footprint - but will these changes deliver the savings they claim or will consumers end up incorporating expensive 'green' upgrades that take a lifetime to pay off?

PR061

Government must act on property market now

RICS Proposals for the Housing Market

01/09/2008

With the housing market on its knees, the RICS is calling on the Government to act swiftly and decisively on a range of proposals to help the buying and selling process - now and in the future - for both consumers and business.

PR058

Large scale infrastructure work suffering from steep rise in costs

BCIS Civil Engineering Market report Q2 2008

13/08/2008

Large scale public sector projects such as Crossrail and those linked to the 2012 Olympic Games, including the East London Line and Thameslink, are in danger of dipping further into the public purse due to significant increases in costs, according to the Civil Engineering Market report from RICS' Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).

PR057

Sales continue to dry up but some realism returns to the market.

UK Housing Market Survey - July 2008

12/08/2008

The average number of transactions per surveyor fell further in July as a lack of mortgage finance continued to weigh heavily on the market. However, sales expectations have improved, driven by sellers beginning to offer more realistic asking prices says RICS’ UK housing market survey published today (12 August 2008).

PR056

Tender prices start to fall

BCIS Tender Price Index

29/07/2008

Construction contractors are not passing on the full impact of the rising costs of materials and wages, amid fears of a credit crunch backlash from clients unable to secure finance for new orders, according to the latest Tender Price Index compiled by RICS' Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).

PR055

Developed world continues to suffer financial woes

RICS Global Commercial Property Survey Q2 2008

31/07/2008

Tenant demand fell at a faster pace in the developed world in the second quarter. Transaction volumes and capital values plummeted as the commercial property market suffered under financial liquidity constraints, says the RICS Global Commercial Property Survey, published today (31 July 2008).

PR054

City Slickers running scared but arable land prices reach record high

RICS Rural Market Survey

28/07/2008

UK farmland prices surged at the fastest pace in the RICS' rural market survey's history during the first half of 2008 but lifestyle buyers retreated as the credit crunch deepened.

PR053

Commercial property downturn Intensifies

RICS Commercial Property Survey Q2 2008

21/07/2008

The balance of surveyors reporting demand for commercial property in Q2 has fallen to the lowest level in a decade, says RICS' Commercial Property Survey.

PR052

Activity at all time low but opportunists enter the market

RICS Housing Market Survey - June 2008

15/07/2008

The average number of transactions per surveyor fell further in June but some would-be-buyers are again showing interest in the market, says RICS' UK housing market survey published today (15 July 2008).

PR051

RICS moves up a gear

10/07/2008

A new governance model has received overwhelming approval from RICS members at its recent Annual General Meeting (7 July 2008)

PR050

Peter Goodacre elected as RICS President

09/07/2008

Peter Goodacre has been inaugurated RICS President for the 2008/2009 session. Taking up his position at the RICS Annual General Meeting on 7 July, Mr Goodacre is a Former Principal of the College of Estate Management.

PRO49

BCIS guide supports life cycle costing standard

09/07/2008

Companies that calculate the whole cost of a building's life at the outset of a project will save money, as well as producing more sustainable buildings for the future, if they follow new advice from RICS Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) and the British Standards Institution (BSi).

PR048

Owning your own home is almost impossible for low income couples

RICS accessibility and affordability indices, July 2008

10/07/2008

It is now almost impossible for a low income couple to become home owners in Great Britain according to the RICS accessibility and affordability indices.

PR047

Super rich bolster the market

Arts and Antiques Survey - Q2 2008

08/07/2008

The super rich and international buyers are bolstering the arts and antiques industry as signs show the credit crunch is beginning to bite, says the RICS UK Arts and Antiques Survey published today (8th July 2008).

PR046

Government housing targets under more pressure as private sector workloads fall

02/07/2008

The declining number of residential new build developments is taking its toll on the construction sector with workloads falling at the most dramatic rate for over a decade, says the RICS UK Construction Market Survey published today (2 July 2008).

PR045

99 percent of house buyers could benefit under RICS stamp duty proposal

01/07/2008

The UK Government must overhaul stamp duty land tax radically to create a fairer system for consumers, says RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). Proposing a system that would benefit 99 percent of home buyers, RICS called on the Government to find a way of implementing the policy, which will provide a boost to the economy and the faltering housing market.

PR044

RICS calls for Government to tackle property reform

Carsberg Review of Residential Property

16/06/2008

The Carsberg Review of Residential Property should be the basis for major reform of the residential property sector, says RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).

In particular RICS endorses the view that consumers should be central to any reform, with emphasis placed on providing better information and basic protections for any person buying, selling or letting property.

PR042

Transactions fall further

RICS Housing Market Survey - May 2008

10/06/08

The balance of Chartered Surveyors reporting house price falls decreased slightly in May but the average number of transactions per surveyor fell further, says RICS' UK housing market survey published today (10 June 2008).

PR041

RICS set to transform process of appointing a surveyor

09/06/2008

With the introduction of its new suite of appointment forms RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is looking to simplify and improve the process of appointing a surveyor. The Consultancy Appointment Forms, launched this week, offer an innovative and fresh approach for the industry.

PR037

Landowners are willing to sell for affordable rural housing

05/06/2008

Nearly 40 percent of rural landowners would put forward land at below market value for affordable housing, says RICS research published today (Thursday 5 June 2008).

PR039

Home improvement costs up by 20%

RICS / BCIS Property Makeover Price Guide 2008

03/06/2008

The rising costs of transport and raw materials and a shortage of tradesmen is pushing up the costs of home improvements, according to new figures by RICS’ Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).

PR036

Credit crunch takes toll on emerging market investors

RICS Global Commercial Property Survey Q1 2008

29/05/2008

Investors are falling out of emerging markets as they struggle to overcome financial liquidity constraints despite tenant demand remaining positive, says the RICS Global Commercial Property Survey, published tomorrow (29 May 2008).

PR033

Civil engineering output set to grow

23/05/2008

Despite several years of decline in construction output in the civil engineering market the BCIS Civil Engineering Market Report forecasts that demand will grow in all infrastructure sectors over the coming years.

PR035

Sales slump pushes property back into the lettings market

RICS residential lettings survey Q1 2008

22/05/2008

New instructions to let property increased significantly in Q1 2008. Owners experiencing difficulty selling their properties, have turned to the rental market to take advantage of rising yields, says RICS Lettings Survey published today (Thursday 22 May 2008).

PR028

RICS appoints three agencies for £900,000 regional campaign

20/05/2008

RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) has appointed three agencies to run PR across its 12 UK regions.

Following a competitive pitch, Golley Slater will handle PR for all nine regions in England plus Wales, with JPR retained in Northern Ireland and Smarts in Scotland.

PRO32

Standard Form of Cost Analysis – 3rd Edition released

16/06/2008

BCIS will publish an updated edition of the standard used across the building industry to organise cost data this month. The 3rd Edition of the Standard Form of Cost Analysis – Principles, Instructions and Definitions (SFCA) clarifies the definitions and rules in the previous edition in the light of modern building design and construction techniques.

PRO29

RICS publishes first official guidance on carbon management

16/06/2008

With tenant demand growing for energy efficient property and the introduction of Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) has published professional guidance into the carbon management of real estate.

PR031

Distress sales yet to filter through

Housing Market Survey - April 2008

13/05/2008

The balance of Chartered Surveyors reporting house price falls increased even further but tight supply is limiting the extent of the decline, says RICS’ UK housing market survey published today (13 May 2008).

PR030

Sharp Rise in Tender Prices

BCIS Tender Price Index – Forecast to Q1 2010

06/05/2008

The price of new construction work rose sharply in Q4 2007 with tenders rising well ahead of general inflation, says the latest Tender Price Index compiled by BCIS (Building Cost Information service).

PR025

Arts and Antiques Survey - Q1 2008

Investment in Arts and Antiques continues to rise

22/04/2008

More consumers are investing in the arts and antiques market, leading to a rise in lot prices, says RICS’ first Art and Antiques survey published today (22nd April 2008). The volatility of the financial markets appears to be encouraging consumers to switch to alternative investment opportunities.

PR026

Commercial Property Survey -Q1 2008

Commercial property downturn continues

21/04/2008

The balance of surveyors reporting demand for commercial property in Q1 has fallen at the fastest pace for over six years and rental confidence has fallen at the fastest pace for a decade, says RICS’ Commercial Property Survey published today (19 April 2008).

PR024

Housing Market Survey - March 2008

Sentiment drops to historical low

15/04/2008

The balance of Chartered Surveyors reporting house prices falls increased to an historical low in March. However, a lack of new supply is still preventing significant price falls despite rising stock levels, says RICS’ UK housing market survey published today (15 April 2008).

PR022

Construction Market Survey - Q1 2008

Construction outlook is worst for a decade

01/04/2008

A slowing housing market has hit the UK construction industry, making it even more unlikely that the Government will reach its housing targets, says the RICS UK Construction Market Survey published today (1 April 2008).

PR020

Calculating the cost of storm damage

14/03/2008

After this week's storm, those who suffered damage to their property will be turning their heads to repairs. But where to start?

PR019

RICS and MacDonald & Company Salary Survey 2008

07/03/2008

Average salary increases for chartered surveyors continue to perform well ahead of other jobs*, reports the annual RICS and MacDonald & Co salary survey published today (7 March 2008). 2007 increases remained in line with previous years amounting to a steady increase of 6.25 percent each year over the past four years.

PR018

RICS Housing Market Survey - February 2008

Stocks rise as sentiment drops

11/03/2008

The balance of Chartered Surveyors reporting house prices falls increased to near historical levels in February and stock piles rose to levels not seen for a decade, says RICS' UK housing market survey published today (11 March 2008).

PR017

Residential Lettings Survey

Yields increase but Buy-to-let mortgages dry up

06/03/2008

Demand for rental properties continued to grow as landlords saw their yields increase says the RICS Lettings Survey published today (Thursday 6 March 2008). However, access to the buy-to-let market became harder for would-be-landlords as mortgage products became scarce.

PR016

Post quake - The cost of repairs. Don't let your pocket be shaken empty by repair costs

03/03/2008

With insurers already predicting that damages could amass into millions of pounds, RICS has advised homeowners to make sure they are not paying over the odds for damage repair work.

PR014

Residential Auction Figures

Achieved sales at auction at lowest level for three years

03/03/2008

The success rate for residential properties sold at auction fell to the lowest level for three years as buyers retreated from auction houses due to tighter lending conditions and greater uncertainty over the outlook for house prices.

PR012

North of England regeneration schemes dominate RICS Awards

15/02/2008

North of England city regeneration projects dominate the RICS Awards 2008 with 46% of entries located in the North West, North East and Yorkshire & Humberside regions.

PR011

Housing Market Survey-Jan 08

January price balance continues downward trend

13/02/2008

The balance of surveyors reporting house price falls increased again in January, says RICS' UK housing market survey published today (13 February 2008)

PR010

Rural Market Survey

Arable land prices break £10k barrier but city slickers are expected to retreat

11/02/2008

UK Farmland prices surged at the fastest pace in the RICS Rural market survey's history during the second half of 2007 but lifestyle buyers are expected to retreat as financial woes continue.

PR008

Access to the housing market 351 percent worse than 1996

30/01/2008

An accessibility index, developed by RICS has found that the cost of becoming a home purchaser in Great Britain has worsened by 351 percent since the most accessible point in 1996.

PR007

2007 Q4

Commercial Property Survey
30/01/2008

Tenant demand for commercial property fell to 2003 levels, says RICS' Commercial Property Survey.

PR006

Construction outlook makes government housing targets unlikely

24/01/2008

A slowing housing market has dampened confidence in the profit outlook of the UK construction industry, making it even more unlikely that the Government will reach its housing targets, says the RICS Construction Market Survey.

PR005

isurv a hit with property professionals

25/01/2008

isurv* (www.isurv.com) the number one resource for surveyors, is attracting a flood of Chartered Surveyors and property firms eager to maximise the flexibility and ease this online knowledge portal provides.

PR004

BCIS Tender Price Index - Forecast to Quarter 4 2009

24/01/2008

The price of new construction work continued to outpace general inflation in the year to 3rd quarter 2007, according to the latest BCIS (Building Cost Information service) Tender Price Index.

PR003

Housing Market Survey -Dec 2007

Price balance drops further into negative territory

16/01/2008

The balance of surveyors reporting house price falls has reached levels not seen since the early nineties housing market correction, says RICS' UK housing market survey published today (16 January 2007).

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