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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 “…

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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).

HBF flags opportunities at Future Talent Conference

July 5, 2017

Young people in the industry have a valuable opportunity to positively influence thinking around customer expectations, Stewart Baseley, executive chairman of …

Home Group launches sales brand

July 4, 2017

Home Group has launched a dedicated sales brand to drive its development programme.