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Berkeley aims to be carbon positive

27 May 2016

Berkeley Group has announced a commitment to become the UK's first carbon positive major housebuilder.

New Neighbourhood Planning and Infrastructure Bill

27 May 2016

The government has announced a new Neighbourhood Planning and Infrastructure Bill as part of the Queen's Speech.

Considerate about construction

27 May 2016

Barratt London achieved a Bronze award at the recent Considerate Constructors Scheme National Site Awards 2016, for its New South Quarter scheme.

New partnership to deliver 10,000 homes

New partnership to deliver 10,000 homes

27 May 2016

Kier Living has joined forces with Cheyne Capital and the Housing Growth Partnership to help the public sector deliver 10,000 new homes across the UK.

Willmott Residential

27 May 2016

Willmott Dixon has formed Willmott Residential, a new brand for all of its residential activities to be headed by the former finance director of Berkeley Group Nic Simpkin.

Survey reveals home buyers' concerns

27 May 2016

Financial worries dominate the thinking of today's generation of prospective home buyers, a new report and survey published by the Home Builders Federation shows. It also highlights the change in attitudes to home buying between young and old.

Big housebuilders pledge to increase supply

27 May 2016

The Home Builders Federation, on behalf of its larger members, has published a "statement of intent" outlining an ambition to deliver further increases in housing supply.

Government announces Neighbourhood Planning and Infrastructure Bill

19 May 2016

<p>The government has announced a new Neighbourhood Planning and Infrastructure Bill as part of the Queen&rsquo;s speech.</p>

Countryside makes good progress

19 May 2016

<p>Countryside Properties remains &ldquo;on track&rdquo; to deliver its medium term goal of 3,600 completions, with its Housebuilding and Partnerships divisions performing strongly.</p>