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The Housebuilder Awards 2015 - rewarding the best

The Housebuilder Awards 2015 - rewarding the best

Dec. 1, 2015

Crest Nicholson was crowned large Housebuilder of the Year for the second year running at the 2015 Housebuilder Awards at a packed ceremony in London.

Breaking the chain

Breaking the chain

Dec. 1, 2015

The latest research from Countrywide, the UK's largest estate agency and property services group, finds that there are fewer sales caught up in long, complex c…

Sales boost housebuilders

Dec. 1, 2015

Housebuilders have continued to report good sales levels at their businesses.

RICS warns on skills

Dec. 1, 2015

The UK construction industry is facing its biggest skills crisis since 1998, according to a survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

NHBC registrations dip

Dec. 1, 2015

The number of private sector new home registrations in Q3 2015 was marginally below the same period 12 months ago according to statistics from NHBC. But overal…

Housebuilders hit as HAs feel the pinch

Housebuilders hit as HAs feel the pinch

Dec. 1, 2015

Housing associations are having to rethink their affordable housing provisions in response to the government's reforms, a move that is impacting on housebuilde…

Charity calls for Hope Builders

Charity calls for Hope Builders

Dec. 1, 2015

Habitat for Humanity is calling on housebuilders to become a Hope Builder and help raise thousands of pounds to help vulnerable and disadvantaged people build …

CALA scoops business award

Dec. 1, 2015

CALA Homes has been named Scotland's large business of the year.

HBF appoints Andrew

Dec. 1, 2015

HBF has appointed Peter Andrew as deputy chairman.

Crest is named Housebuilder of the Year

Dec. 1, 2015

Crest Nicholson has been crowned large Housebuilder of the Year for the second year running at the 2015 Housebuilder Awards at a packed ceremony in London last…