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Housebuilders welcome Help to Buy ISA

Housebuilders welcome Help to Buy ISA

April 1, 2015

The industry has welcomed the government's launch of a Help to Buy ISA for first time buyers.

Tories to extend Starter Homes initiative

April 1, 2015

The Starter Homes initiative will be extended to 200,000 homes if the Conservative party wins the election, doubling the coalition government's original plan.

New Bovis finance director

April 1, 2015

Bovis Homes has appointed Earl Sibley as its group finance director

Research details industry's economic contribution

April 1, 2015

New research reveals the full extent of the contribution the housebuilding industry makes to the UK's economy and its communities.

Five star housebuilders revealed

April 1, 2015

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

Gateway to the Residence

Gateway to the Residence

April 1, 2015

Work is underway at Bellway Homes Thames Gateway's latest development, The Residence, part of the major Nine Elms regeneration scheme.

"Robust results" for McStone

March 30, 2015

McCarthy & Stone is the latest housebuilder to report a strong performance during its first half, with its pre-tax profit up 76% to £32 million durin…

Mark Clare to leave Barratt

March 27, 2015

Mark Clare, ceo of Barratt Developments, is to step down after nine years at the helm of the business, it was announced today (March 27).