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Gateway to the Residence

Gateway to the Residence

April 1, 2015

Work is underway at Bellway Homes Thames Gateway's latest development, The Residence, part of the major Nine Elms regeneration scheme.

"Robust results" for McStone

March 30, 2015

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

March 27, 2015

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).

Strong selling season continues for Crest

March 19, 2015

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

March 19, 2015

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

March 2, 2015

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

March 1, 2015

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

Homes for Britain rally

March 1, 2015

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