Government presses ahead with Home Information Packs
Egan to advise government on Thames Gateway
New partnership scheme cuts crime
Developing a flair for air
As new homes grow even more airtight, Andrew Leech finds that innovative ventilation solutions are clearing the air.
On the defensive
Customers are increasingly factoring security and fire detection systems into their home buying decisions. Tim Palmer reports on the latest market offerings.
Hi-tech hurdle
Under draft proposals for Part Q of the Building Regs the government is considering introducing technology requirements for new homes, which some say will be costly and quickly outdated. Tim Palmer finds out where home technology is heading, and looks at
Mail order pride
Genteel Worcester may not be awash with landmarks of Britain’s industrial heritage on the scale of Manchester or the Black Country, but it could lay claim to being the birthplace of retail therapy. Steve Menary browses through the redevelopment of the Kay
Sparkling surge
[MMC-IMG=323-A=Right] Persimmon Homes has grown dramatically in the past seven years and is now posting record profits as one of Britain’s biggest builders. But is the firm a modern innovator or one of the old school? Ben Roskrow talks to Persimmon’s regi
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