Consumer Council calls for industry regulation
The National Consumer Council (NCC) has called for a shake-up in the way that the new build housing market is regulated. It claims that consumers have few righ…
Persimmon confident after record results
Persimmon achieved record profits in the first half of 2007 and is confident demand for new housing will continue despite stock market turmoil.
Carbon Challenge shortlist announced
Seven developers have been shortlisted to build 150 zero carbon homes in Bristol, as part of the government’s Carbon Challenge.
Industry signs up to zero carbon commitment
Housebuilders and government have signed up to a list of commitments designed to ensure the 2016 zero carbon deadline is met.
House prices set to break £300,000 mark in five years - NHF
Average house prices in England will pass the £300,000 barrier in five years, according to the National Housing Federation (NHF).
Base rate held at 5.75% following today\'s MPC vote
The Bank of England\'s monetary policy committee has today voted to hold interest rates at 5.75% - a move which has been welcomed by the industry.
Family homes shortage continues to distort market – CB Richard Ellis
The percentage of houses being developed in favour of flats has fallen by a quarter, leading to a surge in family home prices, according to latest figures from…
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Pick and mix
Tim Palmer finds cement and mortar suppliers are improving the efficiency and flexibility of their products to meet housebuilders’ environmental performance ne…
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