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[MMC-IMG=1695-A=Left] Barratt’s David Pretty is not overly worried about challenging market conditions. The chief executive of the UK’s largest housebuilder talks to Allison Heller about his strategies for improving housing supply and why there is no quic

Cramping ground

[MMC-IMG=1694-A=Right] Britain has the most expensive, smallest and oldest homes in Europe, primarily because the planning system restricts land supply. James O’Shaughnessy, research director at Policy Exchange, questions why "bigger, better homes with ga

New policy direction

[MMC-IMG=1693-A=Left] The ODPM’s latest consultation on land for housing represents a major change of direction. Housebuilders can at last look forward to some real improvements in the planning environment

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London Olympics will create long term opportunities for developers and investors

The road to the 2012 Olympic Games in London will be paved with massive infrastructure investment, rising land and house prices across the Thames Gateway and beyond and a veritable construction industry bonanza. Chris Windle talks to the industry about th

Miller boss honoured

Pedley steps down as Redrow chief exec

Paul Pedley has stepped down from his position as Redrow’s chief executive after an eight-year tenure, making way for former group md Neil Fitzsimmons to take on the role on August 1. Pedley is now executive deputy chairman, with responsibility for major

Little improvement in figures since election

The latest HBF survey results show housebuilders continuing to report fewer site visitors and reservations than the same time last year. But there has been some improvement in the proportion of developers reporting falling prices, and a slowing up in the

Mixed results in challenging market conditions

Housebuilders’ half yearly trading statements reflect mixed fortunes in the face of ongoing housing market challenges, with some forecasting year end sales well down on 2004. Bovis reported a 16% drop in sales and a 10% drop in prices to an average of £17

EP invites bids for hospital site