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The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

Halifax survey shows buoyant market

4 May 2006

House prices rose by 2% in April, their biggest monthly jump for over a year according to the Halifax monthly survey.

Brownfield bumble bees threatened by Prescott\'s plans

3 May 2006

Building in the Thames Gateway will threaten rare insects vital for pollinating crops and feeding birds according to the charity Buglife.

Customer choice

1 May 2006

Barratt is giving customers the opportunity to choose their interior fittings when they buy their new home

Face to Face

1 May 2006

English Partnerships’ new chief executive JOHN CALLCUTT is passionate about encouraging the public and private sectors to work more closely

In the pipeline

1 May 2006

McStone revamp

1 May 2006

McCarthy & Stone is revamping its image with a new advertising strapline designed to appeal to the retirement housing market: “Don’t worry, I’m happy.”