All Housing articles – Page 233
-
FeaturesCase studies: houses built to 2016 zero-carbon standards
The government’s recent announcement that ’zero-carbon homes’ need not include appliances will allow future green housing to ditch peculiar solar panel-toting designs to resemble, well, normal houses. Building tours some schemes that fit the bill
-
-
CommentDevelopment: The cashless society
Yes, money is tight, yes, the challenges are many, but local authorities that work with others and use their assets creatively can still build great places to live
-
CommentBring back Garden Cities for the 21st century
Now is the time for council leaders to rediscover our planning heritage, re-imagining the garden cities for the 21st century.
-
NewsShapps pushes Liverpool FC for ‘urgent’ stadium decision
£500m stadium represents key private sector investment for regeneration of Anfield area
-
NewsHouse prices rose 1.2% in June, says Halifax
Early summer saw modest recovery in house prices to UK-wide average of £163,049
-
-
NewsPersimmon chief says market is stabilizing
Farley is confident despite posting a fall in turnover and completions
-
-
NewsGovernment admits benefit cut endangers new homes
Leaked letter shows benefit cap could prevent 40% of planned affordable homes
-
News£21bn of residential schemes planned for London
EC Harris’ report shows a potential 9,000 units delivered in the capital over the next nine years
-
NewsFate of Rok workers' pension fund hangs in the balance
No decision on collapsed builder’s £90m pension black hole until landmark court case is over
-
NewsHub finalises zero carbon definition
Proposals will see developers and contractors compete to offer carbon reduction schemes
-
NewsEco-homes from the 1970s meet 2016 zero carbon targets
Pioneering council scheme in Salford uses a quarter of the heating energy of a typical UK home, study reveals
-
NewsTaylor Wimpey embraces localism
Housebuilder says it has started intensive training programme to benefit from planning upheaval
-
NewsHouse extensions drive recovery in planning applications
Planning applications increased 11% last month according to Barbour ABI data
-
NewsHouse sales rise but prices fall, says Hometrack
The number of homes sold rose to its highest level for three months in June, a survey found.
-
NewsHousing stats: 24 June 2011
This month’s data reveals a rise in regional completions but a fall in average daily sales
-
CommentPresumption in favour: All those in favour?
The government’s presumption in favour of development could be a boon for developers. But which schemes could benefit?
-
NewsTop four UK housebuilders nab half of new homes fund
First properties under £180m scheme for first-time buyers to go on sale in September