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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…

Housebuilders welcome National Infrastructure Plan measures

Dec. 3, 2014

Housebuilders have welcomed measures to speed up planning and housing delivery as part of the government’s National Infrastructure Plan.    

Crestleads the way at The Housebuilder Awards 2014

Crestleads the way at The Housebuilder Awards 2014

Dec. 1, 2014

Crest Nicholson was crowned large Housebuilder of the Year at the 2014 Housebuilder Awards at a packed ceremony in London in November.