Zero Carbon Hub starts work on national energy efficiency standard
The Zero Carbon Hub is to start developing a national energy efficiency standard for homes.
Industry debates housebuilding model at HMI conference
HBF’s director of economic affairs John Stewart has said that despite the downturn, the traditional housebuilding model is not broken, a stance taken at last y…
Minister announces housing boost
Housing minister John Healey has announced the release of £51 million of Kickstart initiative money to build 2000 stalled homes on 27 schemes nationwide.
HBF expresses concern over Conservative localism policies
HBF boss Stewart Baseley has expressed concern over the effect on housing supply of the Conservative Party's proposed localism policy. Under this policy develo…
House price rises only "temporary respite" - Fitch
Fitch, the ratings agency, has said that recent house price rises are only a “temporary respite” and prices are likely to fall again.
Housebuilders reluctant to start new projects despite market stabilisation - Glenigan
Housebuilders are reluctant to bring forward new projects for development despite the housing market stabilising, Glenigan data has revealed.
Grainger forecasts sales increase
Grainger, the UK’s largest quoted residential property owner, has forecast that its total group sales will amount to £220 million for the twelve months to Sept…
Conservatives promise a "nation of home builders"
House prices rise 1.6% in September - Halifax
CPA predicts no construction recovery until 2011
The construction industry will see no recovery until 2011, the Construction Products Association (CPA) has said.
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