All Housing articles – Page 293
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Housing stats: Planning applications in July
Preston council is heading the clients’ list, while projects at detailed planning stage are up from June
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NewsForever blowing bubbles
Jon Neale is concerned that everyone seems to think a big building programme will prevent boom and bust. The evidence suggests otherwise
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CommentWoolwich bridge: Crossings out
The Thames Gateway is being stymied by the lack of a bridge downriver of Woolwich. So, asks Nick Raynsford, why does the present mayor of London have no plans to build one?
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FeaturesGrosvenor Waterside by Make: Don’t tell Charles …
Within spitting distance of the notorious Chelsea Barracks site is this startlingly modern block of flats by Make Architects. Yet, so far, the good burghers of Belgravia haven’t uttered a word against it. And nor has you-know-who. What’s going on?
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NewsHousebuilders could be spared zero-carbon costs
UK-GBC proposal would see government-funded improvements repaid monthly by homeowners
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NewsUrban Splash eyes deal for rental portfolio
Tom Bloxham has said Urban Splash could join forces with an institutional fund to secure investment in its residential rental portfolio
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FeaturesRefurbishment funding: A long way from home
Assessing the once mighty £21bn Decent Homes programme’s past achievements, and its increasingly uncertain future
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NewsBellway raises £45m to buy land
Housebuilder takes advantage of strong recent share performance to raise cash in rights issue
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NewsBellway reports trading ahead of expectations
Housebuilder's update shows 33% fall in sales over the year but debt is reduced beyond its target
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NewsHouse prices rose 1.1% in July
Hopes of recovery sparked as Halifax reports confirms first quarterly price rise since October 2007
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NewsTaylor Wimpey posts £682m first-half loss
Writedowns of £604m drive loss but housebuilder says market has improved 'significantly'
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NewsBoris pledges to put London council refurbs back on agenda
London mayor set to clash with central government, which diverted Decent Homes budget to new housing in other areas
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NewsBig losses at Northern Rock as new lending falters
Bank says new mortgage lending was £1bn short of predicted levels
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NewsHouse prices will take five years to regain 2007 levels, says NHF
National Housing Federation research forecasts 12.2% fall this year and 4.6% the next, with recovery starting in 2011
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Housing stats: New build sales and completions in June 2009
This month’s data shows that applications to build new homes have hit an 11-month high
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NewsCouncils advised to rebuild, not refurbish
London HCA chief suggests local authorities short on funds to refurbish council homes should knock them down and rebuild instead
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NewsBerkeley and Southwark agree on Potters Field homes
Heads of terms agreement reached on controversial plans for 374 dwellings next to Tower Bridge
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NewsProperty returns drop to around 0%
Data reveals investor confidence creeping back, but sharp fall in commercial activity in June
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NewsHCA releases £84m to insulate social housing
Cash is intended to reduce fuel bills and cut carbon emissions for 110,000 homes
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NewsPension funds set to build private rented housing
Aviva and Legal & General among investors ready to fund construction of buy-to-let apartments