Hedge fund buys Avant
A hedge fund consortium has acquired Avant Homes. Lloyds Banking Group sold the housebuilder to Alchemy Special Opportunities, Avenue Capital Group and Angelo …
Redrow appoints Sir Michael Lyons
Redrow has appointed Sir Michael Lyons as a nonexecutive director.
PM launches Starter Home initiative
Prime minister David Cameron has launched the government's Starter Home initiative which will offer new homes at a 20% discount to 100,000 first time buyers.
Government announces Housing Zones shortlist
The government has announced a shortlist of areas set to become Housing Zones in England.
Housebuilders strong in stable market
Housebuilders have continued to report strong trading, benefitting from a more stable market.
Chancellor announces stamp duty reform
The chancellor George Osborne has brought in major reforms to stamp duty as part of the government’s autumn statement, with the changes reportedly set to…
HBF launches careers website
The Home Builders Federation has launched a new website to raise awareness of the many careers available to young people in the housebuilding industry.
Planning permissions close to 200,000 a year
The number of planning permissions granted in England is close to 200,000 dwellings per annum at 194,820, achieved over the 12 months to Q3 2014, as revealed b…
Chairs for charity
Taylor Wimpey has teamed up with charitable organisation Spark! to donate 300 chairs to two schools in Hounslow.
Experts highlight key issues for 2015
The general election, skills shortages and the role of SMEs are set to be the key issues of 2015, according to the industry.
