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Bewley Homes enjoys strong growth

17 Dec 2014

<p>Bewley Homes saw its turnover rise from &pound;19 million in 2013 to &pound;70 million this year, in the period covering the 12 months to October 2014.</p>

Avant Homes sold to hedge fund consortium

15 Dec 2014

<p><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">A hedge fund consortium has acquired Avant Homes, it was confirmed today (December 15).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">&nbsp;</span></p>

PM launches Starter Home initiative

15 Dec 2014

<p>Prime minister David Cameron is today (December 15) set to launch the government&rsquo;s Starter Home initiative which will offer homes at a 20% discount to 100,000 first time buyers.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Housebuilders welcome National Infrastructure Plan measures

3 Dec 2014

<p>Housebuilders have welcomed measures to speed up planning and housing delivery as part of the government&rsquo;s National Infrastructure Plan.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Crestleads the way at The Housebuilder Awards 2014

Crestleads the way at The Housebuilder Awards 2014

1 Dec 2014

Crest Nicholson was crowned large Housebuilder of the Year at the 2014 Housebuilder Awards at a packed ceremony in London in November.

Space and energy efficiency most important for home buyers

1 Dec 2014

Living close to the shops or the best schools no longer tops the priority list for home buyers, according to a new report from British Gypsum.

NHBC launches Part L guides

1 Dec 2014

NHBC has published guidance on Part L 2013 - conservation of fuel and power in new buildings - which came into effect in April.

Berkeley and National Grid form new homes jv

1 Dec 2014

Berkeley Group has entered into a joint venture with National Grid to deliver around 14,000 new homes across London and the south east with the partnership set to become one of Britain&rsquo;s top ten housebuilders, it said.

Housebuilders report "more normal" market

1 Dec 2014

Housebuilders have reported a return to more settled market conditions after the surge in demand triggered by Help to Buy last year.

Crest named Housebuilder of the year

1 Dec 2014

Crest Nicholson was crowned large Housebuilder of the year at the 2014 Housebuilder Awards at a packed ceremony in London in November.