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McStone announces next stage of growth plan

Feb. 4, 2015

McCarthy & Stone has announced that it is to launch three new regions as part of its growth strategy.

Key decisions needed to increase supply

Feb. 1, 2015

HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley assesses the key issues influencing the delivery of new homes ahead of the election and beyond

NPPF "risks unsustainable development"

Feb. 1, 2015

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

Hedge fund buys Avant

Feb. 1, 2015

A hedge fund consortium has acquired Avant Homes. Lloyds Banking Group sold the housebuilder to Alchemy Special Opportunities, Avenue Capital Group and Angelo …

Redrow appoints Sir Michael Lyons

Redrow appoints Sir Michael Lyons

Feb. 1, 2015

Redrow has appointed Sir Michael Lyons as a nonexecutive director.

PM launches Starter Home initiative

Feb. 1, 2015

Prime minister David Cameron has launched the government's Starter Home initiative which will offer new homes at a 20% discount to 100,000 first time buyers.

Government announces Housing Zones shortlist

Feb. 1, 2015

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

Housebuilders strong in stable market

Feb. 1, 2015

Housebuilders have continued to report strong trading, benefitting from a more stable market.

Chancellor announces stamp duty reform

Feb. 1, 2015

The chancellor George Osborne has brought in major reforms to stamp duty as part of the government’s autumn statement, with the changes reportedly set to…