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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…

Stephen Wicks

Inland sees “very active” period

July 16, 2018

Inland Homes has enjoyed another “successful and very active” period, the company said today (July 16) ahead of its preliminary results which will be announced…

Avant Homes

July 16, 2018
David Thomas

Profit boost at Barratt

July 11, 2018