Pickles challenges industry to "do things differently"
Communities secretary Eric Pickles has called upon housebuilders to consider how they can do things differently to boost new homes supply.
Make "compelling case" for new, says Barratt boss
The industry needs to make a clearer, more compelling case for new build homes, said Barratt Developments’ ceo Mark Clare who spoke at Housebuilder&rsquo…
Miller cancels plans to float
Miller Homes has cancelled its plan to float on the stock market, citing volatility in the financial markets.
Help to Buy "not a risk", says Bank
The government’s Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme is not a threat to financial stability, the Bank of England announced today (October 2).
GT ceo announces exit
Galliford Try achieved a "record" pre-tax profit of £95.2 million for the year ending June 30 2014 but announced the departure of chief executive Greg Fi…
Industry calls to "get Britain building"
Leading industry bodies are calling upon the next government to put housing and construction at the heart of its five-year plan, creating jobs and growth throu…
MMR "cools market"
The Mortgage Market Review, introduced in April to tighten up lending criteria, is having a significant effect on the time taken for buyers to get a home loan,…
Barratt stays top as more new homes are built
Barratt has maintained its position as Britain's biggest housebuilder according to Housebuilder's exclusive Top 75 table which is set to be revealed at the Hou…
Hill seeks family for zero carbon test
Housebuilder Hill is seeking a family to live in a sustainable concept home in Cambridge for one year to monitor the impact of zero carbon living on their heal…
"Normal" market returns
Housebuilders continue to report positive figures although there are signs of the market slowing.
