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Morris enjoys sales surge

Dec. 1, 2013

Morris Homes saw its sales rise 55% during the six months to September 30 2013 against the equivalent period last year, the independent housebuilder said.

Charity helps typhoon victims

Dec. 1, 2013

Habitat for Humanity Great Britain has given vital aid to people in the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan in November.

Funding boost for NHBC Foundation

Dec. 1, 2013

NHBC will inject half a million pounds into its research arm this year.

Elliott to leave McCarthy and Stone

Dec. 1, 2013

Mark Elliott, chief executive of retirement housebuilder McCarthy & Stone, is to leave the company at the end of February 2014.

Linden leads the way at Housebuilder Awards 2013

Dec. 1, 2013

Linden Homes was crowned large Housebuilder of the year at the 2013 Housebuilder Awards at a packed ceremony in London last month (November). In a great night …

Key moves for Bovis and Miller

Dec. 1, 2013

Two more key appointments have been made by prominent housebuilders.

Housebuilders see strong autumn selling period

Dec. 1, 2013

The autumn selling period has been strong for housebuilders as the industry continues its recovery.

Help to Buy boosts Q3 completions

Dec. 1, 2013

Private sector new home starts in England in the last quarter reached 28,850 according to the government, 29% up on last year with housebuilders citing the Hel…

Labour would continue a "well designed" Help to Buy

Dec. 1, 2013

Shadow chancellor Ed Balls has confirmed that an incoming Labour administration would keep a version of Help to Buy “for a period of time”, despite…

Paddington-on-water

Dec. 1, 2013

Merchant Square is a blend of apartments, workplaces and retail spaces which form a key element of Paddington’s regeneration programme.