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100	1		_aSmulian, Mark
245	0	0	_aPoor return for privates
260			_c2006
490		0	_aContract Journal _v433(6579) 14 June 2006, 24-25(2)
520			_aConsiders why only a comparatively small proportion of the Housing Corporation's budget for social housing was awarded to commercial housebuilders, despite the fact that the Treasury accepts that builders are more efficient than housing associations in delivering value for money. Argues that some builders found the bids process too onerous, whilst others are wary of the political risk, especially in view of the possible merger of the Housing Corporation with English Partnerships. Also looks at the plans of the six builders who have been awarded grants.
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651		4	_aEngland and Wales _y1543-
690			_aPROPERTY-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
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