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Kelly puts home ownership at the centre of plans

Home ownership will be at the \"heart\" of the government’s plans to achieve sustainable and mixed communities said communities and local government minister R…

Taywood landbank grows by 10%

Taylor Woodrow has announced a 10% increase in plots in the first half of the year despite continuing pressure on its margins.

City flats and starter homes hit Redrow prices

Redrow’s average selling price dropped by more than £11,000 in the year to June 2006 as its completions grew by 8%.

Halifax reports sharp drop in prices

House prices saw the worst dip in five and a half years according to figures from the Halifax.

PPS3 delayed until October

Planning policy statement 3 (PPS3) has been delayed until the autumn because of the overwhelming response from stakeholders.

Barker calls for further planning reforms

Kate Barker has called on government to make further reforms to the planning system, to make it more responsive to rapid changes in Britain’s social and econom…

Skills gets funding boost

CITB-ConstructionSkills has opened up £114 million worth of funding for construction companies to develop training programmes during 2006/2007.

Kelly calls for less interference in local government

Housing minister Ruth Kelly has pledged to \"dramatically\" cut back Whitehall interference in local government.

England’s penalty nightmare good news for market

Housebuilders depressed by England’s exit from the World Cup can take some comfort from figures that suggest the team’s loss could be the industry’s gain.

Industry innovators line up for prestigious awards