All Housing articles – Page 373
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Public backs stamp duty abolition for first-time buyers
Ex-Barratt chief speaks out as YouGov poll supports key Tory housing policy
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FeaturesYou can't have it all
Barratt chief executive Mark Clare is adamant that the government’s targets for fewer carbon emissions and more homes are contradictory. He tells Sarah Richardson why
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NewsZero-carbon homes shock as national grid energy barred
Government says off-site sources ‘not eligible unless directly connected to the development’
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NewsEco-town contenders mark out possible brownfield sites
Manchester and Birmingham head list of local authorities gearing up for eco-town bids
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FeaturesCost model: Student residences
The academic year has started and a fresh intake of students is moving into brand new housing. Simon Rawlinson of Davis Langdon explores this dynamic and price-conscious market
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FeaturesSweden's green utopia
This new Stockholm suburb demonstrates how simple, robust, centralised systems can outperform flashy designs bristling with turbines. But can it work as a model for Gordon Brown’s eco-towns?
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NewsMortgage squeeze hampers US homes sales
Sales of existing homes drop 6.5% as credit crunch takes hold and lenders refuse loans
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NewsTories pledge to scrap HIPs
The Conservatives announce policies on Home Information Packs, stamp duty and inheritance tax as they gear up for an possible Autumn election
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New housing to fund energy improvements to old stock
Housing minister to use Thames Gateway profit to make existing housing more efficient
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NewsHousing stats: New-build sales and completions in August 2007
This month’s data reveals that completions are up on last year, with the South-east leading the way.
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Barratt boss warns credit crunch will affect housing
Mark Clare, chief executive of Barratt Homes, warned this week that there was likely to be downward pressure on housing volumes and price inflation as the credit crunch takes its toll.
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Housebuilders unite in protest against planning gain levy
Last-minute lobbying against the planning gain supplement intensified this week at the Labour party conference in Bournemouth.
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NewsBeyond the zero
Work has begun on the UK’s first carbon negative development in Beeston, Leeds.
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NewsHousebuilders ‘will hit zero carbon target’, says HBF
Federation boss Baseley denies claim that private sector is not working to 2016 deadline
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New housing to fund energy improvements to old stock
Housing minister to use Thames Gateway profit to make existing housing more efficient
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NewsLondon Mayor launches access guidance
Two reports aim to provide best practice guidance on housing access for the deaf and disabled in the capital
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NewsTime and Tide given green light for Manchester Gravity tower
Planning permission granted for 35 storey tower and accompanying appartment block in the city's Eastern Gateway
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NewsJohnson accuses Livingstone of 'dictatorial' stance on housing
New Tory mayoral candidate claims there is civil war between Labour incumbent and London Boroughs on housing targets
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NewsBarratt boss warns of housing downturn after credit crunch
Housebuilder posts strong full year results but warns of tougher times ahead