Budget measures welcome but more needed – HBF
The Home Builders Federation has welcomed the measures announced in the autumn Budget, but said that more needs to be done if the industry is to reach the gove…
Landbanking review to address “polarised views” – DCLG
The government’s inquiry into landbanking will address “polarised views” about whether housebuilders are building out sites as quickly as possible, Steve Quart…
Stamp duty measure “a gimmick” - shadow housing minister
The Conservative government’s stamp duty Budget measure is a “gimmick that won’t work,” Tony Lloyd, the shadow housing minister, said today (November 23).
Countryside sees “excellent” year of growth
Countryside Properties has experienced an “excellent” year of growth, it said today (November 22).
Chancellor announces £44 billion for housing
The chancellor Philip Hammond has today (November 22) announced £44 billion of expenditure for housing through capital funding, loans and guarantees to boot ho…
Housing supply hits nine year high
Government to reclassify housing associations as private
Communities secretary Sajid Javid has today (November 16) announced that that the government will reclassify housing associations as private bodies, with the a…
Barratt and Crest reflect robust market
Crest Nicholson and Barratt Developments are the latest housebuilders to post positive updates to the City today (November 15), with Crest continuing to grow o…
