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Letwin Review published

June 25, 2018

A greater mix of house types, designs and tenures on large housing sites could “substantially accelerate” the overall build out rate of large sites, Sir Oliver…

Berkeley profits up in difficult market

June 20, 2018

Berkeley Group saw its pre-tax profit climb 15.1% to £934.9 million during its financial year ending April 30 2018 against the equivalent period the previous y…

Government publishes consultation on combustible materials

June 19, 2018

The government has published its consultation on banning the use of combustible materials on the external walls of high rise residential buildings.

Good sales but cost challenges for Crest

June 12, 2018

Crest Nicholson and Bellway have reported good sales performances, but with Crest experiencing dented margins thanks to build cost inflation during its half ye…