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Profit climb for Berkeley

June 19, 2013

Berkeley Group has seen its pre-tax profit climb 26% to £270.7 million over the year ending April 30 2013.

Crest makes strong return to stock market

June 18, 2013

Crest Nicholson has made a strong return to the stock market, announcing a 76% rise in pre-tax profit over the six months to April 30th 2013.

Mayor launches vision for London housing

June 12, 2013

London needs to build 40,000 homes a year to meet demand in the capital, according to London mayor Boris Johnson.

Help to Buy drives Bellway sales

June 7, 2013

Bellway is the latest housebuilder to report a rise in demand for its homes since the government’s Help to Buy equity loan scheme was launched in April.

Help to Buy success as housebuilders increase output

June 7, 2013

The Help to Buy equity loan has had a “flying start” which will help housebuilders significantly increase their output, according to the Home Builders Federati…

CALA appoints regional chairmen to drive growth

June 4, 2013

CALA Group has appointed two regional chairmen as it targets the most affluent areas of the UK in-keeping with its growth strategy.

Positive trend in permissions continues - HBF/Glenigan

June 3, 2013

The upward trend in planning permissions has continued, despite a quarter-on-quarter fall the in number granted, HBF’s latest Housing Pipeline report has revea…