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NHBC ceo steps down

March 1, 2012

Miller committed to steady growth

March 1, 2012

Miller Group will be focusing on “steady growth” following the completion of its refinancing deal led by GSO Capital Partners.

Falling planning permissions "stark reminder" for government - HBF

March 1, 2012

Planning permissions in England have halved in four years, the latest Housing Pipeline report by Home Builders Federation and Glenigan report has revealed toda…

Miller completes refinancing deal

March 1, 2012

The Miller group has today (March 1) completed its refinancing deal with GSO Capital Partners, announced in December 2011.

Taylor Wimpey enjoys profit and margin growth

Feb. 29, 2012

Taylor Wimpey saw its UK housing operating profit rise 56% over the year ending December 2011, it announced today (February 29).

Persimmon delivers strong results and announces dividend programme

Feb. 28, 2012

Persimmon has announced strong full year results, noting an “encouraging” start to 2012.

Bovis sees profit and reservations surge

Feb. 27, 2012

Bovis Homes is the latest housebuilder to bring good news to the City, announcing a 74% jump in pre-tax profit for the year ending December 31.

New home registrations expose public private divide

Feb. 24, 2012

The latest new home registration figures from NHBC show a growing gap between private and public sector activity in January, it was revealed today (February 24…

Redrow's profit leaps 80%

Feb. 23, 2012

Redrow has seen its pre-tax profit soar by 80% to £15.3 million, it has revealed in an update covering the six months to the end of December 2011.