Liberal Democrats propose hike in social housebuilding
The Liberal Democrats have used their spring conference to add their voice to calls for a major increase in social housebuilding, backing measures to build 1.3…
Bovis warns of 20% drop in volumes if tough market continues
Bovis is the last volume housebuilder to post results for 2007, and it saw turnover drop 6% during the year to £555.7 million, and a 6% reduction in pre-tax pr…
Mixed reactions to HIPs trials
The public is happy with home information packs (HIPs) but agents could do more to push them through, CLG has claimed.
Concern over MPC’s interest rate decision
Industry has expressed concern over the monetary policy committee’s decision to hold interest rates at 5.25%.
Government adopts first ever nationwide brownfield strategy
The government is taking a new approach to brownfield land with the first ever comprehensive brownfield development strategy for England - the National Brownfi…
Taylor Wimpey posts pre-tax loss for 2007 following US write-downs
Taylor Wimpey\'s preliminary results for the year ending December 31 reflect slowing market conditions in the UK and US, particularly during the second half of…
Development of the Month – Wolverton Park
“We’ve tried to keep as much heritage as possible and we’re not selling to investors as we’re trying to build a community for local people”
Face to Face – Sarah Hampton, Inland
Inland’s new senior planner SARAH HAMPTON offers an insight into the challenges of driving applications through the ever more complex planning system
Design Brief – Dominic Church, CABE
As this year’s March 31 Building for Life awards entry deadline looms, CABE’s Dominic Church considers what it takes to meet the scheme’s exacting standards
Stewart Says – Stewart Baseley, HBF
How will the new housing minister’s steely reputation play out in the industry? And what ever happened to Nick Clegg?
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