Bovis strengthens land position during 2006
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
John Callcutt, formerly head of English Partnerships and chief executive of Crest Nicholson, has today launched his government-commissioned review of housing delivery with a call for industry submissions by April 20.
Gateway boss targets £38 billion of investment
Thames Gateway chief executive Judith Armitt has revealed that the government is hoping to leverage £38 billion worth of private sector investment into the region over the next 20 years.
Sold: Crest agrees £715 million takeover deal
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 HBOS and Sir Tom Hunter’s Westcoast Capital.
Hong Kong on the Mersey
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
Redrow is planning to consolidate its landbank, as market conditions hamper growth, according to chairman Robert Jones.
Housing association on hunt for land
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
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 consortium.
On stream
The Thames Gateway’s regeneration is overseen by a multitude of government authorities and quangos. Chris Windle talks to those delivering the dream
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