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Government launches Neighbourhood Planning Bill

Sept. 8, 2016

The government has introduced the Neighbourhood Planning Bill to parliament.

Barratt completions at eight-year high

Sept. 7, 2016

Barratt Developments has delivered its highest level of completions in eight years, it said today (September 7).

Better supply chain collaboration to solve skills shortage - HBSP

Sept. 5, 2016

Better collaboration between housebuilders and their subcontractors is “essential” in order to address the industry’s skills shortage and all…

McStone reports second hand housing market weakness

Sept. 2, 2016

McCarthy & Stone has reported “some weakness” in the second hand housing market since the EU referendum which could affect its ability to deliv…

CLG capacity inquiry

Sept. 1, 2016

The Communities and Local Government Committee has launched an inquiry into the capacity of the housebuilding industry to meet the overwhelming demand for new …

Home ownership down

Sept. 1, 2016

Falls in home ownership are "no longer just a London problem," with the number of people owning their own homes in England falling to the lowest level in 30 ye…

English starts up

Sept. 1, 2016

Housebuilding starts in England were estimated at 36,400 (seasonally adjusted) in the latest quarter to June, a 2% increase compared to the previous three mont…

Give a bird a Barratt home

Give a bird a Barratt home

Sept. 1, 2016

Barratt Homes North Thames has started providing homes for birds as well as people.