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Robust Details launches in Scotland

Jan. 31, 2012

Robust Details - the proven method of meeting sound insulation requirements in new build flats and houses - has launched in Scotland today (January 31).

Housing market sees slow start to 2012 - Hometrack

Jan. 30, 2012

House prices across England and Wales remained unchanged in January, the latest national housing survey from Hometrack has revealed.

Construction in London rises 40%

Jan. 27, 2012

London has seen a 40% increase in construction activity over the past 12 months, according to Drivers Jonas Deloitte’s latest London Residential Crane Survey.

HBF boss asks industry to take the Hope Challenge

Jan. 27, 2012

Stewart Baseley, chief executive of the Home Builders Federation and new chairman of charity Habitat for Humanity, is calling upon the housebuilding industry t…

DECC appeals FITs ruling

Jan. 26, 2012

The Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is looking to aooeal to the Supreme Court after it lost its case to bring forward an initial deadline for f…

Housing Design Awards turn 64

Jan. 25, 2012

The Housing Design Awards are celebrating their 64th year with two new Awards partners.

Councils key to easing housing crisis says report

Jan. 23, 2012

Councils are key to tackling the housing crisis, says a new report from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Local Government Association.

Future Homes Commission begins inquiry into new housing

Jan. 20, 2012

The Future Homes Commission is carrying out a major national inquiry into the quality and delivery of new build housing.

House price sentiment worsens in January - Knight Frank

Jan. 20, 2012

House prices are perceived to have fallen in January for the 19th month in a row, according to the Knight Frank/Markit House Price Sentiment Index (HPSI).

Design Council Cabe announces new director

Jan. 19, 2012

Nahid Majid has been appointed new director of Design Council Cabe today (January 19).