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Chris Endsor

Bridgepoint to acquire Miller Homes

Aug. 2, 2017

Miller Homes is to be acquired by private equity group Bridgepoint in a deal totalling £655 million from funds managed by GSO Capital Partners.

REDFERN-PETE

Leasehold issue dents robust TW results

Aug. 1, 2017

Taylor Wimpey’s half year pre-tax profit fell 23.7% the firm said today (August 1), due to the housebuilder’s £130 million provision made to reform its leaseho…

Ian Sutcliffe

Countryside sees strong Q3 performance

July 27, 2017

Countryside Properties’ Housebuilding division saw “exceptional growth” in completions during the company’s third quarter, the company said today (July 27).

Government proposes ban on new build leasehold houses

July 25, 2017

The government intends to ban new build houses being sold as leasehold, as part of a consultation published today (July 25) on tackling unfair practices in the…

Housing crisis hampers British business growth - Arcadis

July 25, 2017

The UK’s housing crisis is causing British business to miss out on £13.3 billion of growth per year, according to a report by Arcadis, which has called for a “…

Notting Hill Genesis

Notting Hill and Genesis set to merge

July 20, 2017

Notting Hill Housing and Genesis Housing Association are set to merge, with the two organisations agreeing a merger “in principle” to create one of the country…

Bovis to spend extra £3.5 million on legacy issues

July 6, 2017

Bovis Homes is to spend an extra £3.5 million on resolving quality issues with its homes, it said today (July 6).