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Barratt ceo joins HBF board

April 27, 2018

David Thomas, chief executive of Barratt Developments, has joined the board of the Home Builders Federation.

Embrace technology for good quality homes – MHCLG

April 26, 2018

The government has called upon the housebuilding industry to embrace the latest innovations “to make sure we are building the good quality homes that our count…

Taylor Wimpey makes board changes

April 20, 2018

Taylor Wimpey has announced that Ryan Mangold, its group finance director, is stepping down from his role after almost eight years in the post. The housebuilde…

Countryside buys Westleigh Group

April 12, 2018

Countryside Properties has acquired housebuilder Westleigh Group in a deal worth up to £135.4 million.

McStone’s profit suffers in subdued market

April 11, 2018

McCarthy & Stone’s pre-tax profit fell 52% during its half year as it continues to experience a subdued second hand market. It has also reacted to policy chang…