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Every little helps

Oct. 1, 2004

<MMC-CAPTION 300 ALIGN=RIGHT> [MMC-IMG=1051-A=Left] In the pipeline: a mixed use development of 250 homes, leisure facilities and a new store in Streatham </MMC-CAPTION>Tesco is moving into private sector housebuilding. It’s all in the name of satisfying

Letting the market deliver

Oct. 1, 2004

[MMC-IMG=1050-A=Left] The government is disappointed with the industry’s progress on housing supply, but needs to understand that for the private sector to deliver it needs less intervention and less government control

in the pipeline

Oct. 1, 2004

Developer, <b>Aitch Group</b>, is currently awaiting a planning decision for its housing and commercial scheme in Tower Hamlets. The £10 million redevelopment of a former brownfield site will include 228 flats. The start date is estimated for late 2004.

Regional assemblies to advise on housing

Oct. 1, 2004

Regional assemblies are to be given responsibility for the production of regional housing strategies which advise ministers on local housing needs and the use of funds for housing investment in the regions.

ODPM warns housebuilders

Oct. 1, 2004

Brian Hackland, director of Town and Country Planning at the ODPM, has warned the housebuilding industry that if it does not increase the supply of housing, the government would look elsewhere for solutions.

moves and appointments

Oct. 1, 2004