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Willmott Residential

May 27, 2016

Willmott Dixon has formed Willmott Residential, a new brand for all of its residential activities to be headed by the former finance director of Berkeley Group Nic Simpkin.

Survey reveals home buyers' concerns

May 27, 2016

Financial worries dominate the thinking of today's generation of prospective home buyers, a new report and survey published by the Home Builders Federation shows. It also highlights the change in attitudes to home buying between young and old.

Big housebuilders pledge to increase supply

May 27, 2016

The Home Builders Federation, on behalf of its larger members, has published a "statement of intent" outlining an ambition to deliver further increases in housing supply.

Government announces Neighbourhood Planning and Infrastructure Bill

May 19, 2016

<p>The government has announced a new Neighbourhood Planning and Infrastructure Bill as part of the Queen&rsquo;s speech.</p>

Countryside makes good progress

May 19, 2016

<p>Countryside Properties remains &ldquo;on track&rdquo; to deliver its medium term goal of 3,600 completions, with its Housebuilding and Partnerships divisions performing strongly.</p>

Taylor Wimpey announces financial targets and dividend policy

May 17, 2016

<p>Taylor Wimpey has announced increased medium term financial targets and an upgraded dividend policy for its shareholders, as favourable housing market conditions continue.</p>

Crest on track for revenue target

May 17, 2016

<p>Crest Nicholson remains set to reach its intended target of &pound;1 billion of revenues for its full year to October 31 2016, and to continue increasing the number of its new homes, it said.</p>

Linden Homes sells well

May 12, 2016

<p>Linden Homes, the housing arm of Galliford Try, has seen &ldquo;very good&rdquo; sales rates since the start of 2016 and is confident about meeting its targets, the housebuilding and construction group said today (May 12).</p>