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NHBC reveals registration benefits for 2016

Private registrations fall 7% - NHBC

July 27, 2018

Private sector registrations fell 7% during the period from April to June compared to a year ago, according to the latest NHBC statistics.

Ted Ayres to stand down

July 27, 2018

Ted Ayres, chief executive of Bellway, is to step down from the company’s board on July 31.

Ian Sutcliffe

Countryside’s completions up 29%

July 26, 2018

Countryside Properties’ total completions climbed 29% to 1,060 units during its third quarter, with its Housebuilding division “performing well”.

Housebuilding gives “huge boost” to economy – HBF/Lichfields

July 24, 2018

The housebuilding industry in England and Wales is now worth £38 billion a year, supporting nearly 700,000 jobs, according to a new report by planning and deve…

Government publishes revised NPPF

July 24, 2018

The government has published its keenly anticipated revision of the National Planning Policy Framework today (July 24

Colin Lewis

More “record revenues and profits” for Avant

July 23, 2018

Avant Homes has enjoyed “another year of record revenues and profits,” driven by product, outlet growth, geographic expansion and improved operational efficien…

Government consults on Part B clarification

July 20, 2018

The government has launched a consultation on its proposed clarification of guidance for Building Regulations Part B, which covers fire safety.

MPs publish Building Regulations report

July 18, 2018

The government must take “urgent and wide-ranging action” to guarantee the safety of people living in high rise buildings, including addressing “conflicts of i…