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Government announces Housing Zones shortlist

Jan. 12, 2015

The government has announced a shortlist of areas set to become Housing Zones in England.

Persimmon and GT continue strong performances

Jan. 12, 2015

Persimmon and Galliford Try have reported solid performances ahead of their full year and half year results respectively.

Redrow appoints Sir Michael Lyons

Jan. 6, 2015

Redrow has appointed Sir Michael Lyons as a non-executive director.

Olympic Park second phase wins approval

Dec. 19, 2014

PRP Architects has won approval for the second phase of Chobham Manor on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, east London.

Registrations remain ahead of 2013 - NHBC

Dec. 19, 2014

Registrations for new homes continue to outpace last year’s figures, according to the latest statistics from NHBC released today (December 19).

Planning permissions close to 200,000 a year - HBF/Glenigan

Dec. 19, 2014

The number of planning permissions granted in England is close to 200,000 dwellings per annum, according to the latest HBF Housing Pipeline report.

NPPF "risks unsustainable development" - CLG Committee

Dec. 19, 2014

The National Planning Policy Framework does not do enough to protect against unsustainable development, according to a report published by the Communities and …

Bewley Homes enjoys strong growth

Dec. 17, 2014

Bewley Homes saw its turnover rise from £19 million in 2013 to £70 million this year, in the period covering the 12 months to October 2014.

Avant Homes sold to hedge fund consortium

Dec. 15, 2014

A hedge fund consortium has acquired Avant Homes, it was confirmed today (December 15).  

PM launches Starter Home initiative

Dec. 15, 2014

Prime minister David Cameron is today (December 15) set to launch the government’s Starter Home initiative which will offer homes at a 20% discount to 10…