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Good sales continue for Linden and Miller

Sept. 16, 2016

Linden Homes and Miller Homes are the latest housebuilders to report strong sales since the EU referendum result.

Past, present and future discussed at HBF Technical Conference

Sept. 16, 2016

The housebuilding industry needs to produce "resilient" homes for the future, John Tebbit, md of Robust Details, has said.

Experts talk ambition and challenges at HBF Planning Conference

Sept. 16, 2016

The government is not "backing away" from its commitment to housing following the EU referendum, with new ministers wanting to push progress forward, according…

Government launches Neighbourhood Planning Bill

Sept. 8, 2016

The government has introduced the Neighbourhood Planning Bill to parliament.

Barratt completions at eight-year high

Sept. 7, 2016

Barratt Developments has delivered its highest level of completions in eight years, it said today (September 7).

Better supply chain collaboration to solve skills shortage - HBSP

Sept. 5, 2016

Better collaboration between housebuilders and their subcontractors is “essential” in order to address the industry’s skills shortage and all…

McStone reports second hand housing market weakness

Sept. 2, 2016

McCarthy & Stone has reported “some weakness” in the second hand housing market since the EU referendum which could affect its ability to deliv…

CLG capacity inquiry

Sept. 1, 2016

The Communities and Local Government Committee has launched an inquiry into the capacity of the housebuilding industry to meet the overwhelming demand for new …