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Callcutt calls for housing delivery review submissions

9 Mar 2007

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

8 Mar 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 region over the next 20 years.

Sold: Crest agrees £715 million takeover deal

8 Mar 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 HBOS and Sir Tom Hunter’s Westcoast Capital.

Hong Kong on the Mersey

7 Mar 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

6 Mar 2007

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

Housing association on hunt for land

2 Mar 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

2 Mar 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 consortium.

On stream

1 Mar 2007

The Thames Gateway’s regeneration is overseen by a multitude of government authorities and quangos. Chris Windle talks to those delivering the dream

VOTE NOW for Housebuildings Most Influential people

1 Mar 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 have your say before April 27 – you could win an iPod!