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Industry can deliver sustainability but must change, says chief construction adviser

May 27, 2010

The industry can deliver on sustainability regardless of “tough” government decisions, according to chief construction adviser Paul Morrell.

Home ownership more important than marriage or children - Barratt

May 18, 2010

Owning a home is more important to people than getting married or having children, according to a Barratt survey. The Barratt Home Buyers Panel, set up to mon…

Bank of England sees home loan slowdown

May 4, 2010

Net home loan lending rose £300 million in March, a marked slowdown on February’s increase of £1.8 billion, the Bank of England has said today (May 4).

movers & shakers

May 1, 2010

showcasing new appointments and moves within the housebuilding and supply industry

KEY ISSUES

May 1, 2010

STAYING IN TOUCH WITH INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

Third quarter ascent

May 1, 2010

The story of recovery continues, with most UK regions seeing a rise in planning applications from a year ago. But, Steve Menary notes, this is not the start of…

HCA flexes muscles on new home design

May 1, 2010

The Homes and Communities Agency wants to see all homes in which it has some involvement built to new and higher space, design and sustainability standards. Bu…