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Developers to pay PGS or risk stop notices

Jan. 27, 2006

The Treasury has warned that “stop notices” could be issued if developers do not pay the proposed planning gain supplement (PGS).

Hometrack reports static house prices in January

Jan. 27, 2006

Hometrack has reported modest house price rises of 0.1% during January.

Rightmove valued at £400 million

Jan. 26, 2006

Property website Rightmove is planning to float in the spring, in a move which analyst’s estimate will see the company valued at more £400 million.

Milton Keynes to trial \"super flexible homes\"

Jan. 26, 2006

The Milton Keynes Partnership is planning to trial the development of “super flexible” family homes at Tattenhoe Park, a 1,200 unit scheme on the west of Milto…

Investment secured for east Manchester regeneration

Jan. 26, 2006

The regeneration of Miles Platting in East Manchester has been boosted by Manchester city council’s securing of the Renaissance consortium as a preferred partn…

Stong results for Crest Nicholson

Jan. 25, 2006

Crest Nicholson has posted a strong set of results for the 2005 year end.