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Willmott Residential

May 27, 2016

Willmott Dixon has formed Willmott Residential, a new brand for all of its residential activities to be headed by the former finance director of Berkeley Group…

Survey reveals home buyers' concerns

May 27, 2016

Financial worries dominate the thinking of today's generation of prospective home buyers, a new report and survey published by the Home Builders Federation sho…

Big housebuilders pledge to increase supply

May 27, 2016

The Home Builders Federation, on behalf of its larger members, has published a "statement of intent" outlining an ambition to deliver further increases in hous…

Government announces Neighbourhood Planning and Infrastructure Bill

May 19, 2016

The government has announced a new Neighbourhood Planning and Infrastructure Bill as part of the Queen’s speech.

Countryside makes good progress

May 19, 2016

Countryside Properties remains “on track” to deliver its medium term goal of 3,600 completions, with its Housebuilding and Partnerships divisions p…

Taylor Wimpey announces financial targets and dividend policy

May 17, 2016

Taylor Wimpey has announced increased medium term financial targets and an upgraded dividend policy for its shareholders, as favourable housing market conditio…

Crest on track for revenue target

May 17, 2016

Crest Nicholson remains set to reach its intended target of £1 billion of revenues for its full year to October 31 2016, and to continue increasing the n…

Linden Homes sells well

May 12, 2016

Linden Homes, the housing arm of Galliford Try, has seen “very good” sales rates since the start of 2016 and is confident about meeting its targets…