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Government launches Building Regs consultation

Robust Details launches in Scotland

Robust Details - the proven method of meeting sound insulation requirements in new build flats and houses - has launched in Scotland today (January 31).

Housing market sees slow start to 2012 - Hometrack

House prices across England and Wales remained unchanged in January, the latest national housing survey from Hometrack has revealed.

Construction in London rises 40%

London has seen a 40% increase in construction activity over the past 12 months, according to Drivers Jonas Deloitte’s latest London Residential Crane Survey.

HBF boss asks industry to take the Hope Challenge

Stewart Baseley, chief executive of the Home Builders Federation and new chairman of charity Habitat for Humanity, is calling upon the housebuilding industry t…

DECC appeals FITs ruling

The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is looking to aooeal to the Supreme Court after it lost its case to bring forward an initial deadline for f…

Housing Design Awards turn 64

The Housing Design Awards are celebrating their 64th year with two new Awards partners.

Councils key to easing housing crisis says report

Councils are key to tackling the housing crisis, says a new report from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Local Government Association.

Future Homes Commission begins inquiry into new housing

The Future Homes Commission is carrying out a major national inquiry into the quality and delivery of new build housing.

House price sentiment worsens in January - Knight Frank

House prices are perceived to have fallen in January for the 19th month in a row, according to the Knight Frank/Markit House Price Sentiment Index (HPSI).