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Pedley steps down as Redrow chief exec

Aug. 1, 2005

Paul Pedley has stepped down from his position as Redrow’s chief executive after an eight-year tenure, making way for former group md Neil Fitzsimmons to take …

Little improvement in figures since election

Aug. 1, 2005

The latest HBF survey results show housebuilders continuing to report fewer site visitors and reservations than the same time last year. But there has been som…

Mixed results in challenging market conditions

Aug. 1, 2005

Housebuilders’ half yearly trading statements reflect mixed fortunes in the face of ongoing housing market challenges, with some forecasting year end sales wel…

in the pipeline

Aug. 1, 2005

COMMENT - Allison Heller

Aug. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1687-A=Left] The government’s new policies designed to make the planning system more responsive to the market represents a great win for the housebuil…

New minister to air views at HB05

Aug. 1, 2005

The new ministers for housing and for industry will both address housebuilders and suppliers at conferences during September’s major industry event, Housebuild…

Planning gain supplement could be used to fund infrastructure

Aug. 1, 2005

Housing minister Yvette Cooper has strongly hinted that the government plans to introduce the planning gain supplement (PGS) proposed by Kate Barker, partly as…