Housebuilders urged to consult with local noise maps
Housebuilders will need to consider the impact of new noise maps when planning developments in England following the introduction of regulations last month (Oc…
Analysts predict continuing house price rises
According to Nationwide’s latest house price index, prices rose by 0.7% in October, compared with September\'s 1.3% rise.
Persimmon to invest in new land
Persimmon expects to obtain planning consents for 30,000 plots over the next three years, representing an investment of more than £1 billion in new land opport…
Abbey reports shift in first time buyers’ attitudes
Concerns about a housing market slowdown are leading to a shift in first time buyers attitudes to stepping onto the property ladder, with a number being increa…
NHBC launches HIPs service for housebuilders
NHBC has launched a new service to assist its 20,000 registered UK builders to provide home information packs (HIPs). The new homes warranty and insurance pr…
UK house prices rose 187% in a decade - Halifax
The average UK house price has risen by more than 187% in the past decade, according to a survey by Halifax. The survey found that five counties have an avera…
MP introduces new energy efficiency bill
Labour MP Colin Challen has introduced a bill \"to enable local authorities to make requirements for energy saving in local development plans and in the determ…
Funding injection for 45 new regional growth points
Housing minister Yvette Cooper has named 45 towns and cities \"new growth points,\" allocating them funding to deliver up to 100,000 extra new homes and jobs.
Locals to have more say on housing
Local government and communities minister Ruth Kelly has announced proposals to give local people more power to question local government decisions on an array…
HBF calls on minister to help boost family homes
As the industry awaits the publication of the new planning policy on housing, PPS3, the Home Builders Federation has called on the government to recognise the …
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