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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

They’re still not happy

1 Mar 2004

The latest customer satisfaction survey for housebuilders reveals new home buyers are less happy than they were two years ago despite the efforts of the industry. Housebuilder reveals the results

Planning slumps

1 Mar 2004

Our latest survey of “who’s building where” shows that despite the government’s drive for new housing, applications to build slumped last year in most regions. Steve Menary crunches the numbers

products

1 Mar 2004

<b>General </b> Insulation roll

products

1 Mar 2004

<b>Heating</b> Stainless steel effect

products

1 Mar 2004

<b>Windows</b> Long-term Redwood

The house speciality

1 Mar 2004

Andrew Leech finds that window suppliers are more than happy to offer a bespoke service for extra large and unusual styles - and hard-wearing and low maintenance aspects need not be compromised <MMC-CAPTION 300 align=right> [MMC-IMG=489-A=Right] Extra lar

Designer safety

1 Mar 2004

Security and fire protection are key aspects of door manufacture that could be better marketed to home buyers, who are focussed on design. Tim Palmer reports

Sustainability is the key

1 Mar 2004

Andrew Leech finds that for the environmentally aware housebuilder, there is no shortage of high efficiency, environmentally sustainable and nature-assisted heating systems on the market