It's all an Act
December's momentous High Court ruling confirmed HouseBuilder commentator Robert Jones' view that the Human Rights Act will fundamentally affect planning. Here…
Vicious circle
Housing under-provision pushes up the need for social housing and swells the housing benefit bill. Government efforts to boost social housing provision through…
Storm clouds gathering on horizon
John Stewart argues that England faces a looming housing crisis from years of housing under-supply and the primary reason is the planning system.
Dismay at South East guidance
The government has made important announcements on housing provision for both the south east and south west of England - with mixed fortunes for housebuilders.
HouseBuilder on the Web
HouseBuilder has launched its website, offering readers access to weekly news updates, back issues of the magazine and information on all aspects of HouseBuild…
Merger creates industry giant
After a month of fast moving corporate activity the takeover of Bryant and Taywood looks set to go through prompting the strong possibility that Persimmon and …
Small builders take brunt of sound charges
Proposed new sound insulation regulations will require housebuilders to fund and carry out pre-completion tests on new attached homes to ensure they comply wit…
Comment from the editor
Fair comment on unsound proposals The problem with a whole industry being labelled as "whingers" is that it is supremely difficult to shake off that tag. So an…
Forum facts
Marcus Keys, Housing Forum project manager, takes a look at the organisation's latest report on its demonstration projects, launched at its October conference.
Rights of third parties
Neil Price of law firm Hammond Suddards Edge looks at the impact that the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act will have on contracts for work and materials…
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