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HBF regional survey of house builders July 2007

By: Language: English Series: Housing Market Report ; (183) July 2007, 7-11(6)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Finds that site visitors in July continued to run well below a year ago, a drop of 37%. However the steep fall in net reservations in June eased in July, a drop of 11%. This may be partly attributable to weather conditions. Reservations from all groups fell. New home prices dipped by 3%. The use of incentives by housebuilders continued to increase markedly. The industry remains optimistic about 2007 sales prospects. 35% of companies expect higher sales than in 2006. Tables and graphs.

Finds that site visitors in July continued to run well below a year ago, a drop of 37%. However the steep fall in net reservations in June eased in July, a drop of 11%. This may be partly attributable to weather conditions. Reservations from all groups fell. New home prices dipped by 3%. The use of incentives by housebuilders continued to increase markedly. The industry remains optimistic about 2007 sales prospects. 35% of companies expect higher sales than in 2006. Tables and graphs.