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Labour sets out plans for SMEs

Labour sets out plans for SMEs

March 1, 2015

The Labour party plans to launch a "Help to Build" scheme for smaller housebuilders, the shadow housing minister Emma Reynolds has revealed.

Redrow and Fairview bosses join HBF board

Redrow and Fairview bosses join HBF board

March 1, 2015

John Tutte, Redrow's group ceo, and Gerald Malton, executive chairman of Fairview New Homes, are to join the board of the Home Builders Federation.

Keith Miller quit

March 1, 2015

Miller Group's ceo, Keith Miller, is to step down at the end of the month. He has held the top position since 1994, joining the company in 1975.

Admiral Homes founder David Holliday dies

March 1, 2015

David Holliday, former ceo of Admiral Homes and md of Laing Homes, died suddenly on holiday in Cuba last month. He was 67

New report to highlight industry's attributes

March 1, 2015

The Home Builders Federation is to produce a report detailing the contribution the housebuilding industry makes to the UK economy and to local communities.

Private sector continues to lead growth - NHBC

Feb. 27, 2015

UK private sector registrations climbed 23% between November 2014 and January 2015 compared to the same period last year, according to NHBC’s latest regi…

McStone announces next stage of growth plan

Feb. 4, 2015

McCarthy & Stone has announced that it is to launch three new regions as part of its growth strategy.

Key decisions needed to increase supply

Feb. 1, 2015

HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley assesses the key issues influencing the delivery of new homes ahead of the election and beyond

NPPF "risks unsustainable development"

Feb. 1, 2015

The National Planning Policy Framework does not do enough to protect against unsustainable development, according to a report published by the Communities and …