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The history of the modern home

May 1, 2015

The NHBC Foundation has launched a guide that follows the history of the modern home from the Victorian era to the digital age.

"TW will not chase volume growth"-Redfern

"TW will not chase volume growth"-Redfern

May 1, 2015

Taylor Wimpey will not chase new homes volume growth to try to help satisfy government targets according to chief executive Pete Redfern.

Product Awards finalists announced

April 1, 2015

The finalists have been announced for the Housebuilder Product Awards which reward excellence and innovation in the supply and support sector for the housebuil…

NHBC teams with DUAL Asset Underwriting

April 1, 2015

NHBC has partnered with DUAL Asset Underwriting to offer a range of discounted legal indemnity and title insurance products to NHBC-registered builders and aff…

Planning permissions close to 200,000

April 1, 2015

More than 195,000 permissions for new homes were granted in England last year, according to the latest Housing Pipeline report from the HBF and Glenigan.

Girl power needed

April 1, 2015

Only one in ten girls and young women are interested in a career in building and construction, according to a report launched by the NHBC Foundation.

Private registrations grow

April 1, 2015

UK private sector registrations climbed 23% between November 2014 and January 2015 compared to the same period last year, according to NHBC’s latest regi…