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Stamp duty measure “a gimmick” - shadow housing minister

Nov. 23, 2017

The Conservative government’s stamp duty Budget measure is a “gimmick that won’t work,” Tony Lloyd, the shadow housing minister, said today (November 23).

Countryside sees “excellent” year of growth

Nov. 22, 2017

Countryside Properties has experienced an “excellent” year of growth, it said today (November 22).

Chancellor announces £44 billion for housing

Nov. 22, 2017

The chancellor Philip Hammond has today (November 22) announced £44 billion of expenditure for housing through capital funding, loans and guarantees to boot ho…

Government to reclassify housing associations as private

Nov. 16, 2017

Communities secretary Sajid Javid has today (November 16) announced that that the government will reclassify housing associations as private bodies, with the a…

David Thomas, ceo, Barratt Developments

Barratt and Crest reflect robust market

Nov. 15, 2017

Crest Nicholson and Barratt Developments are the latest housebuilders to post positive updates to the City today (November 15), with Crest continuing to grow o…

Taylor Wimpey reports “strong” second half

Nov. 13, 2017

Taylor Wimpey performed “strongly” during the second half of 2017, it said today (November 13), while remaining aware of potential economic and political headw…

Arcadis and Caledonian join forces for modular housing

Nov. 13, 2017

Arcadis and offsite construction specialist Caledonian have joined forces to focus on modular housing delivery.

Good market conditions continue for Galliford Try

Nov. 10, 2017

Galliford Try continues to see good market conditions across its three businesses including in its housing arm Linden Homes, it said today (November 10).