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Noise complaints down

1 Jun 2014

The NHBC Foundation has reported a drop in noise complaints by owners of new attached homes following the introduction of tough new industry standards in 2003.

Taylor Wimpey announces new financial targets

13 May 2014

<p>Taylor Wimpey has announced a new set of financial targets for the period 2015-2017, in view of the &ldquo;much improved housing market&rdquo;.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Weston to build GBP 1 billion of new development

13 May 2014

<p>Weston Homes has secured a &pound;100 million extended bank facility to build up to &pound;1 billion of new residential and mixed use schemes over the next four to five years.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Tougher standards mean drop in noise complaints - NHBC

8 May 2014

<p>Tough new industry standards have led to an &ldquo;encouraging&rdquo; drop in noise complaints over the past ten years, the NHBC Foundation has revealed.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Cabe appoints new chair

1 May 2014

Pam Alexander has been appointed as the new chair of Cabe at the Design Council.

Strong spring drives market

1 May 2014

Housebuilders have reported a "strong" spring selling season, with others announcing encouraging results for 2013.

Inland Homes a garden village "pioneer"

1 May 2014

Inland Homes has said that it is ahead of the competition when it comes to building schemes that follow the principles of garden cities.