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Zero Carbon Hub to close on March 31

Government launches Starter Homes technical consultation

The government has launched its technical consultation on the Starter Homes initiative.

Kerslake criticises detail in Housing and Planning Bill

Bellway and Inland report strong half years

Bellway and Inland Homes have reported robust half year results, with Bellway’s pre-tax profit rising 42.6% during the six months to January 31 2016, aga…

Industry challenged on skills and delivery

Home owner satisfaction levels remain high - HBF/NHBC

The latest National New Home Customer Satisfaction Survey has revealed that 86% of home buyers are happy with the overall quality of their new home.

Crest and Kier benefit from positive trading environment

Crest Nicholson and Kier Group have today (March 17) announced strong performances, with William Rucker, Crest’s chairman, commenting that the housing tr…

Osborne announces Budget housing and planning measures

The government will use receipts from the rise in stamp duty for additional properties to support community-led housing developments, the chancellor George Osb…

London mayor publishes planning guidance

The mayor of London has today (March 15) published new planning guidance to encourage all market players “to think innovatively” about delivering h…

"Outstanding year" for Miller Homes

Miller Homes has enjoyed an “outstanding year”, it said today (March 14), delivering a 91% increase in pre-tax profit to £62 million in 2015 …