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Government reveals standards review plans

<p>The government has today (August 20) launched its consultation on the housing standards review.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Bovis' profit soars 50%

<p>Bovis Homes saw its housing operating profit rise 50% to &pound;20.4 million in the first half of 2013, fuelled by increased volumes and higher average sales prices.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Retail to resi consultation launched

Government launches Allowable Solutions consultation

London mayor secures "groundbreaking" PRS scheme

<p>The mayor of London Boris Johnson has secured a major deal for the delivery of a large private rented scheme in London, backed by institutional investment.</p>

Taylor Wimpey delivers in "healthier" housing market

Taylor Wimpey is continuing to deliver in a “much approved and healthier housing market,” it said today, announcing a pre-tax profit rise of 42.1% to £109 million during the first half of 2013.

Government launches long awaited Part L

The government has published details of the long delayed update to Building Regulations Part L for England.

House prices rise 0.3% - Hometrack

House prices in England and Wales rose 0.3% in July, according to Hometrack’s latest national housing survey.

Barratt expands London business

Barratt has announced that is expanding its London business to bring 1,100 new homes to the capital.

Highest half-year registration figures since 2008 - NHBC

The UK housebuilding industry continues to show signs of recovery, with NHBC reporting the highest half-yearly total of new homes registered since 2008.