Chancellor announces stamp duty reform
The chancellor George Osborne has brought in major reforms to stamp duty as part of the government’s autumn statement, with the changes reportedly set to cut stamp duty for 98% of home buyers.
HBF launches careers website
The Home Builders Federation has launched a new website to raise awareness of the many careers available to young people in the housebuilding industry.
Planning permissions close to 200,000 a year
The number of planning permissions granted in England is close to 200,000 dwellings per annum at 194,820, achieved over the 12 months to Q3 2014, as revealed by the latest HBF/Glenigan Housing Pipeline report.
Chairs for charity
Taylor Wimpey has teamed up with charitable organisation Spark! to donate 300 chairs to two schools in Hounslow.
Experts highlight key issues for 2015
The general election, skills shortages and the role of SMEs are set to be the key issues of 2015, according to the industry.
HBF launches careers website
<p>The Home Builders Federation has today (January 30) launched a new website to raise awareness of the many careers available to young people in the industry, as the sector looks to the “tens of thousands” of new housebuilding recruits needed to build the homes the country needs.</p>
Bovis set for "significant" pre-tax profit rise
<p>Bovis expects to deliver a “significant” increase in pre-tax profit driven by record new homes volumes, according to its latest trading statement.</p>
Barratt private completions up 6.9%
Sales up at Taylor Wimpey and Churchill
<p>Taylor Wimpey’s home completions rose 6% to 12,454 in the year to December 31 2014 compared to 2013, it said today (January 12).</p>
Government announces Housing Zones shortlist
<p>The government has announced a shortlist of areas set to become Housing Zones in England.</p>
