Latest UK House Building Industry News, Policy, Regulation, Planning

Barratt among first timer buyers\' fund beneficiaries

Feb. 2, 2007

Barratt is among a clutch of developers awarded government in a big to drag more first time buyers onto the ever elusive property ladder.

Reward home owners\' energy saving efforts – MPs

Feb. 2, 2007

A group of MPs is urging the government to reward consumers’ attempts to cut energy consumption within the home, through incentives such as council tax bill di…

Princes Foundation & HBF recognise design commitment

Feb. 2, 2007

A new initiative aimed at promoting \"traditional values\" in housebuilding has been jointly launched by the Princes Foundation for the Built Environment and t…

Bellway predicts record half-yearly profits

Feb. 2, 2007

Bellway is expecting to make record profits for the six months to January 31, as it released it latest trading update. The Group’s legal completions are up 10%…