All Housing articles – Page 334
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NewsDevelopment tax fails to live up to Milton Keynes model
Developers hit out at proposals that offer no guarantee of built infrastructure in return for contributions
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Durkan profit falls by quarter
Social housing contractor Durkan said it was satisfied with its results in the year to 31 January 2008, although pre-tax profit fell 25% from £4.6m to £3.4m.
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NewsSecondary glazing
Glazing specialist Selectaglaze has enhanced its hinged casement range with the launch of the Series 41.
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Roof insulation
Glidevale has launched a roof insulation system which it says can help achieve a 20% improvement in thermal performance while still limiting risk of condensation build-up in the roof.
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Multi-foil insulation
Web Dynamics has improved the performance of its LABC-approved and BBA-certified range of TLX multi-foils.
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NewsLightweight renders
Alumasc’s silicone lightweight render was applied to about 1,500m² of exterior and interior walls of this art-deco-inspired home in County Durham.
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Lime mortars
Tarmac Buxton Lime and Cement has made two additions to its White Peak range of traditional lime products.
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NewsSteel roof tiles
Lightweight steel roof tiles from Decra have been used on two timber-frame modular housing projects for the Lincolnshire Rural Housing Association.
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NewsUK house prices sink to June 2006 levels
Prices dive 8.8% over the year but monthly rate of decline slows to 1.7%
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NewsBirse wins £9.2m contract on Land Secs' Ebbsfleet
Civil engineer to undertake infrastructure works on 10,000-home mixed-use development
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NewsBank of England holds interest rates at 5%
Risk of inflation prevents monetary policy committee from coming to housebuilders' aid by cutting rates
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NewsRoyal Arsenal: Berkeley Homes boss who lives in his own scheme
Berkeley Homes boss John Anderson talks to Chloe Stothart about the housing slowdown and what it's like living next door to his customers
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NewsCould council mortgages kickstart the housing market?
Housing expert Alan Murie of Birmingham University gives his views on proposals to bolster housing.
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NewsNew planning tax will be optional for local authorities
But property industry warns community infrastructure levy needs more work
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NewsWill council tenants want Byers' right to buy idea?
Former minister Stephen Byers said council tenants should be able to use their right to buy discount to buy a home on the open market, but there are doubts about whether the plan would be popular
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NewsBarratt seals refinancing deal with banks
Deal to relax lending covenants is now in place, says housebuilder
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NewsGalliford Try wins four London housing schemes worth £84.5m
Contractor named on regeneration projects in Enfield, Plaistow, Hornsey and Plumstead
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NewsDorset councillors unite against homes plan
Purbeck council opposed to 5000 home scheme backed by minister
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NewsHips take longer in Hastings
Survey reveals massive regional differences in time taken to compile data for home information packs
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NewsConstruction activity hits record low
Survey reveals that construction market 'worsened rapidly' in July following severe decline in housing