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HousebuilderAwards finalists announced

July 1, 2014

The finalists in the 11 categories of the Housebuilder Awards have been announced.

Government gives details of zero carbon policy

July 1, 2014

The industry continues to enjoy its position at the top of the political agenda with the housing market dominating both the Queen’s Speech and the chance…

Private registrations rise 6% - NHBC

June 27, 2014

New home registrations for the private sector continue to climb in the UK, increasing 6% to 28,222 from March to May 2014 against the same period last year, NH…

Planning permissions hit 2008 levels - HBF/Glenigan

June 11, 2014

Planning permissions for new homes are at their highest since 2008, according to HBF’s latest Housing Pipeline report.  

Queen's speech confirms gov's focus on supply

June 5, 2014

The government has used the Queen’s speech to re-iterate its commitment to increasing housing supply and home ownership.  

Housebuilding growth sustained through April - NHBC

June 2, 2014

New home registrations continue to grow, rising just over 3% to 34,239 in the three months from February to April 2014 against the equivalent period in 2013, a…

United House chooses new ceo

June 2, 2014

United House Group has picked Rick de Blaby as its new group chief executive. ”

Victorian school house gets Lomax+Wood treatment

Victorian school house gets Lomax+Wood treatment

June 1, 2014

Lomax + Wood, manufacturer of heritage-style timber windows and doors, has been specified as brand of choice for the redevelopment of St Marks, Hall Road, Norw…

New targets for Taylor Wimpey as builders prosper

June 1, 2014

Taylor Wimpey Taylor Wimpey has announced a new set of financial targets for the period 2015–2017, in view of the "much improved housing market".

Persimmon targets ex-service personnel

June 1, 2014

Persimmon is planning to bring ex-service personnel into its business, taking on an armed forces recruitment professional as part of its growth strategy.