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Housebuilders fight Miliband "landbanking" claim - Telegraph

Dec. 17, 2013

Britain’s biggest housebuilders have hit back at labour leader Ed Miliband’s claims that the industry is hoarding land, according to reports. &nbs…

Miller Homes launches new sustainability strategy

Dec. 11, 2013

Miller Homes has launched its new sustainability strategy, which sets out how the housebuilder plans to make its business more sustainable over the next seven …

Surge in new home permissions

Dec. 2, 2013

The number of new home planning permissions granted in England in the third quarter of the year was 31% up on last year, reflecting a significant increase in h…

The industry celebrates at The Housebuilder Awards 2013

Dec. 1, 2013

Linden Homes was crowned large Housebuilder of the year at the 2013 Housebuilder Awards at a packed ceremony in London on November 7. In a great night for Lind…

Morris enjoys sales surge

Dec. 1, 2013

Morris Homes saw its sales rise 55% during the six months to September 30 2013 against the equivalent period last year, the independent housebuilder said.

Charity helps typhoon victims

Dec. 1, 2013

Habitat for Humanity Great Britain has given vital aid to people in the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan in November.

Funding boost for NHBC Foundation

Dec. 1, 2013

NHBC will inject half a million pounds into its research arm this year.

Elliott to leave McCarthy and Stone

Dec. 1, 2013

Mark Elliott, chief executive of retirement housebuilder McCarthy & Stone, is to leave the company at the end of February 2014.

Linden leads the way at Housebuilder Awards 2013

Dec. 1, 2013

Linden Homes was crowned large Housebuilder of the year at the 2013 Housebuilder Awards at a packed ceremony in London last month (November). In a great night …

Key moves for Bovis and Miller

Dec. 1, 2013

Two more key appointments have been made by prominent housebuilders.