House Building policy, regulation, planning, technology, product features

Retirement dynasty

April 1, 2006 Feature

Spencer McCarthy wants to expand the family business. Allison Heller meets the man behind Churchill Retirement Living’s big plans

Dramatic development

April 1, 2006 Feature

The site of an old theatre in Islington gave FairBriar the chance to show off its new mixed-use status

Polling stations

April 1, 2006 Feature

Who wins where in the local elections on May 4 may have big implications for housebuilders. Peter Golds tips the likely winners and losers

Rising star

April 1, 2006 Feature

Communities and local government minister David Miliband talks to Allison Heller about his drive to empower communities and engage with the industry

Party politics

April 1, 2006 Feature

The rising stars of politics have entered the housing arena and Labour and the Tories are hotly contesting the middle ground. Allison Heller reports

Bristol Beautiful

March 1, 2006 Feature

Crest Nicholson faced some tough opposition to its Bristol Habourside scheme, but eventually won over the community through thoughtful consultation and masterp…

Adapt and comply

March 1, 2006 Feature

A few key issues should be borne in mind while adapting your business to new thermal efficiency and ventilation regulations, suggests NHBC’s Satvinder Sahota

Planning pull back

March 1, 2006 Feature

Developers pulled back on planning applications across half the UK regions during the tail end of 2005, according to the results of our exclusive quarterly sur…

Trains, planes and automobiles

March 1, 2006 Feature

The eternal game of who should pay for the infrastructure needed to support housing growth is being played out again. Mark Smulian reports on the options on th…

Village people

March 1, 2006 Feature

Rural housing affordability is reaching crisis point. Stephen Hoare talks to developers who are working to boost provision in the face of huge policy challenges

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