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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

Bank of England maintains 4.5% base rate

10 Nov 2005

Government slammed for reduced low carbon building fund

10 Nov 2005

City bonuses to boost prime housing market

7 Nov 2005

First bidders chosen for Design for Manufacture sites

4 Nov 2005

Profits up for Urban Splash

4 Nov 2005

Building society reveals jump in house prices

2 Nov 2005

Barker joins Housing Corporation board

1 Nov 2005

Net gain

1 Nov 2005

Housebuilders are increasingly taking advantage of technology to find new ways of marketing their homes – and customers are enjoying the benefits, reports Chris Windle

Fly by Site

1 Nov 2005

Housebuilders are using the latest IT systems to streamline their business management, reports Stephen Hoare, while 3D visualisation software is helping them impress planners and buyers alike

Hardwired

1 Nov 2005

[MMC-IMG=1986-A=Left] Robin Courtenay of the Custom Electronic Design && Installation Association explains the business imperatives for housebuilders of keeping up with the latest technology – and how CEDIA members can help