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Miliband at HBF conference

Feb. 1, 2006

David Miliband will address the industry at the HBF’s Barker conference on February 23, alongside Kate Barker, professor sir Peter Hall and James Paton, HM Tre…

Developers cautiously optimistic about market

Feb. 1, 2006

Bellway has begun the year in a strong position, having already secured 75% of its forward sales target.

Crest’s new family-friendly range based on adaptable “core blocks”

Feb. 1, 2006

Crest Nicholson is planning to launch a new “intermediate housing range,”designed to appeal to families while also meeting the requirements of the government’s…

Fresh round of mergers continues

Feb. 1, 2006

A series of mergers and acquisitions are brewing across the industry.

Developers unconvinced by PGS pledge

Feb. 1, 2006

Developers have reacted with dismay to news that the government is considering levying a new land tax additional to section 106, following the chancellor’s pre…

New industry bodies to promote innovation

Feb. 1, 2006

Two new cross-industry bodies have been set up to promote innovation in housebuilding. The Home Builders Federation and Construction Products Association have …

Suppliers to face industry \"dragon\'s den\"

Jan. 31, 2006

The housebuilding industry and suppliers have joined forces to create their very own version of the BBC show “Dragons’ Den.”

Bonuses to boost London market

Jan. 31, 2006

Record City bonuses could boost the London property market according to estate agents and housebuilders. A survey of more than 200 exhibitors at the Homebuyer …

Developers beat brownfield targets

Jan. 31, 2006

Housebuilders are smashing the government’s brownfield targets, the ODPM has revealed. Developers are now building 72% of all new homes on brownfield sites, th…

London boosts national house prices

Jan. 31, 2006

London provided the impetus for a 0.1% national house price rise in January, according to Hometrack.