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Government responds to Housing Standards Review

April 1, 2014

The government has announced that it will move all necessary local housing standards into Building Regulations in its response to the Housing Standards Review.

Budget measures to boost housing supply

April 1, 2014

The chancellor George Osborne has said that the housing policies announced in his Budget will "support more than 200,000 new homes for families".

February dip but registrations still climbing - NHBC

March 28, 2014

New home registrations for February dipped slightly against the 12 months before, according to the latest figures from NHBC.

Bellway to up volumes by 20%

March 27, 2014

Bellway Homes says that it expects to increase volumes by up to 20% in its current financial year.  

Budget measures to boost housing supply

March 20, 2014

The chancellor George Osborne has said that the housing policies announced in his Budget will “support more than 200,000 new homes for families”. …

Government responds to Housing Standards Review

March 18, 2014

The government has announced that it will move all necessary local housing standards into Building Regulations in its response to the Housing Standards Review.…

Chancellor extends Help to Buy for new build

March 16, 2014

     

London mayor reveals private rental plans

March 12, 2014

The London mayor Boris Johnson has unveiled plans to release government owned land for private rented homes in the capital.  

Barratt appoints John Allan as chairman designate

March 12, 2014

Barratt Developments has appointed John Allan CBE as a non-executive director and chairman designate of the company.