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Housebuilders report profit success

March 1, 2016

Crest Nicholson invested GBP 164.4 million in local infrastructure in 2015, according to its second Annual Integrated Report which details both its financial a…

Superfast broadband deal

March 1, 2016

New homes are to have superfast broadband under a new deal between the Home Builders Federation, Openreach and the government.

Government consults on planning "shake-up"

March 1, 2016

The government is proposing a "shake up" to the planning process, in a consultation to encourage competition and offer fast track application services.

Lioncourt brings football fun

Lioncourt brings football fun

March 1, 2016

Lioncourt Homes has built what is reportedly the largest 3G indoor football arena in the south west of England

Large homes needed to help housing ladder - CALA

Feb. 29, 2016

The government must boost the number of larger homes in the English housing market to ensure “the future stability of housing supply”, according to…

Registrations see slow start to year - NHBC

Feb. 29, 2016

UK new home registrations had a slow start to the year, with 10,309 new homes registered in January 2016, a fall of 9% compared to January of last year, NHBC&r…

Linden Homes makes strong progress

Feb. 25, 2016

Galliford Try has produced a “record” half year profit, with housebuilding arm Linden Homes making good progress on margins, outlets and sales.

Government consults on planning "shake up"

Feb. 18, 2016

The government is today (February 18) proposing a “shake up” to the planning process, in a consultation to encourage competition and offer fast tra…