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 …
DTI increases funding for home microgeneration
Consumers who want to install micro wind turbines, solar panel and other microgeneration technology on their homes have been given access to £6.2 million in fu…
Linden ups timber frame use to 95%
Linden Homes is now using timer frame construction to build 95% of its homes in the south east. Citing \"faster build times, and improved energy efficiency and…
Treasury-commissioned report warns of economic impact of climate change
Global warming could cost the planet 20% of its wealth, if it is not tackled head-on. The warning, from former World Bank chief economist Sir Nicholas Stern, i…
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