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CPRE/Guardian research claims greenbelt being eroded

March 12, 2007

The Guardian newspaper has today published research undertaken in partnership with the Campaign to Protect Rural England, which claims that 10,000 acres of gre…

Bovis strengthens land position during 2006

March 12, 2007

Bovis Homes has seen solid profit growth during 2006, increasing pre-tax profits by 13.7% to £132 million according to its preliminary results for the year.

Callcutt calls for housing delivery review submissions

March 9, 2007

John Callcutt, formerly head of English Partnerships and chief executive of Crest Nicholson, has today launched his government-commissioned review of housing d…

Gateway boss targets £38 billion of investment

March 8, 2007

Thames Gateway chief executive Judith Armitt has revealed that the government is hoping to leverage £38 billion worth of private sector investment into the reg…

Sold: Crest agrees £715 million takeover deal

March 8, 2007

Following five months of negotiations and after twice extending the bid deadline, Crest Nicholson’s board has today accepted a £715 million takeover offer from…

Hong Kong on the Mersey

March 7, 2007

Liverpool’s waterfront could be transformed into to a high rise jungle if a proposed £5.5 billion scheme gets the go ahead.

Redrow focuses on consolidating landbank

March 6, 2007

Redrow is planning to consolidate its landbank, as market conditions hamper growth, according to chairman Robert Jones.

Housing association on hunt for land

March 2, 2007

Britain’s largest housing association has announced it will spend up to £300 million on land as part of a new joint venture, Making Places.

Lend Lease to build Olympic village

March 2, 2007

A Lend Lease consortium including First Base, East Thames Group and Crosby Homes will build the Olympic village, having beaten the rival Bouygues and Barratt c…

VOTE NOW for Housebuildings Most Influential people

March 1, 2007

Last month Housebuilder launched a reader poll to discover the most influential people in the UK housebuilding industry during 2006. Don’t miss your chance to …