The House Builders’ Federation (HBF) has reported that its members are now responding to a softening in demand for new homes that became evident during the second half of 2007.The trade association refers to house builders scaling back their plans in light of a slowdown in housing market activity.However, John Slaughter, head of external affairs [...]

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I would have to say that scaling back would be the only way for them to survive.