All Housing articles – Page 195
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FeaturesLiving in a box: housing standards
The typical UK new-build home is about as roomy as a rabbit hutch, according to the RIBA. But housebuilders argue minimum space standards would put the brakes on construction. Now the government is re-examining the case
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CommentA new era of greener homes
Construction can now boast a return to growth thanks to this government’s focus on capital projects, and one happy consequence will be more homes built to greener standards
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CommentHousebuilding: An attitude problem
The public sector isn’t known for risk-taking or innovative thinking, but that’s what is required to release enough land for housebuilding
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NewsBovis Homes seals further £50m funding
Housebuilder signs £50m extension to £125m revolving credit facility
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NewsHousing space standards plan sparks row
Housebuilders say government’s proposal to introduce minimum standards will affect the number of homes built
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NewsMcCarthy & Stone seals refinancing deal
Retirement homes developer says it can now press ahead with plans to invest £1.5bn in new developments
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NewsFears over plan to scrap Code for Sustainable Homes
Government proposals raise concerns that vital areas of sustainability will not be covered by fresh standards
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NewsHousebuilders face new minimum space standard
The government proposes national space standard for new build homes as part of its wider review of housing standards and regulations
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NewsPersimmon profit rockets 38%
Housebuilder reports jump in profit and hails government measures to stimulate housing market
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NewsBovis hails 'strong' first half
Bovis Homes reports profit and revenue up over first half of the year
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NewsRydon picked for £50m council estate revamp
Contractor appointed by Camden council to build new Bacton Low Rise estate
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NewsHousing starts pick-up in second quarter
Signs of life in housebuilding as housing starts rise 6% in second quarter
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NewsHelp to Buy reservations hit 10,000
Number of reservations through equity loan scheme hits 10,000
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NewsHawkins Brown appointed to £55m housing scheme
Firm to work with architects Mae and Grant Associates on design for Camden council
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NewsPlanning stats: residential projects and approvals in July 2013
Barratt Homes tops the housebuilders’ table, while the South-east has most projects in planning
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NewsGovernment unveils plans to convert shops into homes
New rules would allow retail developers to convert empty premises to homes
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NewsBellway reports cost pressures amid soaring sales
Housebuilder plots expansion with two new divisions opened this week
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NewsGreenwich Peninsula scheme to start this autumn
Quintain will commence construction of first 500 of 10,000 homes
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NewsClaims over problem basements cost millions
NHBC warns that industry must improve the design and construction of basements to avoid ballooning costs
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NewsTaylor Wimpey hails 'healthy' housing market
Housebuilder reports pre-tax profit up 40% and revenue up 11% over first half of the year