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Final CABE audit paints “unflattering” picture

Urban village takes shape in London’s City Road Basin

On stream

The Thames Gateway’s regeneration is overseen by a multitude of government authorities and quangos. Chris Windle talks to those delivering the dream

Crest Nicholson acquisition deadline extended

Crest Nicholson’s board has granted Sir Tom Hunter’s HBOS-backed Castle Bidco consortium yet another an extension to the deadline by which it must \"announce a…

Barratt in record forward sales position

Barratt has produced solid results for the second half of 2006, raising pre-tax profits 10% to £180.2 million on a £1.194 million turnover, and increasing the …

Persimmon boss slams HIPs

Home information packs (HIPs) may \"distort\" the market and will be the industry’s \"major challenge\" this year, according to the UK’s second biggest housebu…

Market still strong despite rate rises - Hometrack

House prices rose by 0.7% in February, according to the housing information group Hometrack.

Persimmon profits soar

Persimmon has posted record results for 2006 with a 17.5% leap in pre-tax profits.

EP seeks developer for Chichester site

English Partnerships is seeking a developer to transform a 37 hectare former hospital site in Chichester.

George Wimpey hit by US market downturn

George Wimpey recorded a 15% drop in profits last year after an exceptional payment of more than £60 million hit its US results.