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BUZZ-UK housebuilders rise as further help for new buyers introduced

Reuters - UK Focus

** UK housebuilding stocks among top risers as Chancellor George Osborne announces further help for first time buyers

** Govt's "Help to Buy ISA" will top up every £200 saved for house purchase with additional £50 up to a max of £3,000

** Move will cost govt c. £2.2 bln to 2019/20, according to Budget policy document, adds full extent of spending is uncertain

** UK housebuilders add to gains after the announcement: Taylor Wimpey (LSE: TW.L - news) and builders' merchant Travis Perkins (LSE: TPK.L - news) among top risers on FTSE 100

** Estate agents Savills & Countrywide and kitchen manufacturer Howden Joinery among biggest positive movers on FTSE 250

(RM (LSE: RM.L - news) : alasdair.pal.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net)