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HBF launches careers website

The Home Builders Federation has today (January 30) launched a new website to raise awareness of the many careers available to young people in the industry, as…

Bovis set for "significant" pre-tax profit rise

Bovis expects to deliver a “significant” increase in pre-tax profit driven by record new homes volumes, according to its latest trading statement.

Barratt private completions up 6.9%

Sales up at Taylor Wimpey and Churchill

Taylor Wimpey’s home completions rose 6% to 12,454 in the year to December 31 2014 compared to 2013, it said today (January 12).

Government announces Housing Zones shortlist

The government has announced a shortlist of areas set to become Housing Zones in England.

Persimmon and GT continue strong performances

Persimmon and Galliford Try have reported solid performances ahead of their full year and half year results respectively.

Redrow appoints Sir Michael Lyons

Redrow has appointed Sir Michael Lyons as a non-executive director.

Olympic Park second phase wins approval

PRP Architects has won approval for the second phase of Chobham Manor on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, east London.

Registrations remain ahead of 2013 - NHBC

Registrations for new homes continue to outpace last year’s figures, according to the latest statistics from NHBC released today (December 19).

Planning permissions close to 200,000 a year - HBF/Glenigan

The number of planning permissions granted in England is close to 200,000 dwellings per annum, according to the latest HBF Housing Pipeline report.