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CLG Committee launches inquiry into home building

July 6, 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 …

Market fundamentals "strong" - Persimmon

July 5, 2016

The fundamentals of the market remain “strong” following the EU referendum result, backed by “long term unfulfilled demand,” according …

Good trading for Kier

July 4, 2016

Kier Group has today (July 4) reported positive trading, with the EU referendum not affecting the company so far.

Housebuilder Awards finalists announced

July 1, 2016

The finalists of the Housebuilder Awards 2016 have been revealed with Crest Nicholson and Barratt performing strongly.

Housebuilders and government confident in industry

July 1, 2016

Sales and reservations have not been affected by the EU referendum, according to the Home Builders Federation and leading housebuilders.

Robust demand continues for housebuilders

July 1, 2016

Housebuilders have been continuing to update the market with strong trading and results.

CBE for Redrow chairman

July 1, 2016

Redrow chairman Steve Morgan was made a Commander of the British Empire in the Queen’s birthday honours list announced last month (June).

NHBC registrations up in April

July 1, 2016

More than 14,000 new homes were registered to be built in the UK in April according to NHBC's latest registration statistics - an increase of 17% compared to a…

Skills Partnership begins work

July 1, 2016

The Home Building Skills Partnership board has met for the first time to begin its work to attract and train tens of thousands of new workers.

Housebuilders take the challenge

Housebuilders take the challenge

July 1, 2016

Housebuilders Taylor Wimpey and Miller Homes have been busy fundraising for charities close to their hearts.