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Housebuilders see strong autumn selling period

Dec. 1, 2013

The autumn selling period has been strong for housebuilders as the industry continues its recovery.

Help to Buy boosts Q3 completions

Dec. 1, 2013

Private sector new home starts in England in the last quarter reached 28,850 according to the government, 29% up on last year with housebuilders citing the Hel…

Labour would continue a "well designed" Help to Buy

Dec. 1, 2013

Shadow chancellor Ed Balls has confirmed that an incoming Labour administration would keep a version of Help to Buy “for a period of time”, despite…

Paddington-on-water

Dec. 1, 2013

Merchant Square is a blend of apartments, workplaces and retail spaces which form a key element of Paddington’s regeneration programme.

Morris Homes enjoys sales surge

Nov. 22, 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. &nb…

Miller appoints new group finance director

Nov. 22, 2013

Richard Hodsden has been appointed group finance director of the Miller Group.  

Redrow and McStone make good progress

Nov. 13, 2013

Housebuilders Redrow and McCarthy & Stone are continuing to see good results as the housing market improves.

Bovis appoints non-executive chairman

Nov. 13, 2013

Bovis Homes has appointed Ian Tyler as non-executive chairman of the company, replacing Malcolm who will retire later this month (November).  

Linden leads the way at The Housebuilder Awards 2013

Nov. 8, 2013

Linden Homes was crowned large Housebuilder of the Year at the 2013 Housebuilder Awards at a packed ceremony in London last night (November 7). In a great nigh…

A good year for Banner Homes

Nov. 5, 2013

Banner Homes has enjoyed a strong financial year, with its operating profit climbing 24% to £16.4 million.