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The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

Net gain

Nov. 1, 2005

Housebuilders are increasingly taking advantage of technology to find new ways of marketing their homes – and customers are enjoying the benefits, reports Chri…

Fly by Site

Nov. 1, 2005

Housebuilders are using the latest IT systems to streamline their business management, reports Stephen Hoare, while 3D visualisation software is helping them i…

Hardwired

Nov. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1986-A=Left] Robin Courtenay of the Custom Electronic Design && Installation Association explains the business imperatives for housebuilders of keepin…

Future proof

Nov. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1983-A=Left] The forthcoming digital switchover is one of a number of factors driving developers to boost the level of technology installed as standar…

product round-up

Nov. 1, 2005

Proofing positive

Nov. 1, 2005

The performance of cavity trays and damp proofing membranes depends on appropriate detailing and careful installation. Andrew Leech finds that the product manu…

Watertight

Nov. 1, 2005

Tim Palmer looks at the latest environmentally sustainable and efficient drainage systems on the market

Big deal

Nov. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1970-A=Left] Steve Menary visits Oakley Vale in Corby, where developers are busy building out around 3,000 homes on a huge brownfield site, which has …

The law of overages

Nov. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1969-A=Right] Jonathan Cavell, head of property services at ASB Law, offers some advice on structuring overages, which can provide for increased payme…

Joint-up thinking

Nov. 1, 2005

George Campion and Ashley Hollinshead of Deloitte offer advice on how to avoid the tax pitfalls of operating a joint venture company