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 opportunities.
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 increasingly risk averse, according to Anthony Frost, head of Abbey’s mortgage research team.
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 provider will be on hand to provide advice to housebuilders, who will be required to provide HIPs to home purchasers when the legislation comes into effect on June 1 2007.
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 average house price in excess of £250,000, with only one county, Lochgelly in Scotland, having an average price of less than £100,000.
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 determination of planning applications.\"
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 of issues including housing.
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 impact of restricted land supply on the family homes shortage.
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 funding through the Department of Trade and Industry’s low carbon buildings programme.
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 sound insulation,\" the firm has dramatically increased its timber frame use in the past three years.
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