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"Robust results" for McStone

McCarthy & Stone is the latest housebuilder to report a strong performance during its first half, with its pre-tax profit up 76% to £32 million durin…

Mark Clare to leave Barratt

Mark Clare, ceo of Barratt Developments, is to step down after nine years at the helm of the business, it was announced today (March 27).

New research reveals benefits of housebuilding

Politicians on hustings at HBF conference

Strong selling season continues for Crest

The strong start to the spring selling season has continued for Crest Nicholson in the weeks since it announced its preliminary results in January, it is expec…

Chancellor announces Help to Buy ISA in Budget

The chancellor George Osborne has announced a Help to Buy ISA in his last Budget before the general election.

Tories pledge to extend Starter Homes initiative

The Starter Homes initiative will be extended to 200,000 homes if the Conservative party wins the election, the prime minister David Cameron is set to announce…

"Record" results from housebuilders

Redrow has delivered "record" half year results and other housebuilders have reported solid trading performances for last year.

Homes for Britain rally

The Homes for Britain campaign is to hold a major rally at Westminster Central Hall on March 17.

Housebuilding activity boosts jobs

The number of starts for new homes continues to climb, with 137,010 new homes started in 2014, according to the latest figures from the Department for Communit…