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London mayor urges “drastic government action” in Budget

27 Oct 2017

The London mayor Sadiq Khan has urged “drastic government action” in the upcoming Budget to help ease the capital’s housing crisis, as new City Hall figures show that London needs to double its current rate of housebuilding.

Registrations reach highest third quarter in decade – NHBC

26 Oct 2017

New home registrations saw their highest third quarter total for a decade, NHBC said today (October 26).

New homes save buyers £629 a year on energy bills – HBF

20 Oct 2017

A new build home can save a home owner £629 a year on energy bills, according to a new report by the Home Builders Federation.

Bellway achieves “record” completions

17 Oct 2017

Bellway achieved “record” completions during its financial year, it said today (October 17).

Countryside and Telford benefit from market

11 Oct 2017

Countryside Properties’ Housebuilding division has enjoyed an “excellent year of growth”, the company said today, (October 11) with London developer Telford Homes also benefitting from market fundamentals.

Stewart Baseley, executive chairman, HBF

Spotlight to intensify on housing industry – Baseley

5 Oct 2017

The spotlight on the housing industry is set to intensify with the government reiterating its commitment to housing as a key priority, Stewart Baseley, HBF’s executive chairman said today (October 5).