All Housing articles – Page 377
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Zero-carbon champion named
Imtiaz Farookhi, chief executive of the National House Building Council (NHBC), has been appointed to champion the rights of purchasers on the industry’s zero-carbon housing taskforce.
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New-build sales and completions in May
Private completions are up and housing association completions down, with the South-east the leading region
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NewsRedrow appoints new chairman as sales stay on track
Alan Bowkett will take over from interim chairman Jim Martin with immediate effect
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NewsConstruction growth highest in three years
Growth is being fuelled by grwoth in the housebuilding sector according to CIPS report
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NewsMBLA includes eco park for big East Manchester scheme
Architect are aiming for high EcoHomes/BREEAM ratings on 400 unit Clayton project
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NewsGalliford Try reports sharp profit rise
Profits will be significantly above market expectations as contractor predicts record levels of housebuilding
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NewsIndustry and politicians push for U-turn on PGS
Treasury explores alternatives to planning gain supplement after pressure from all directions
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NewsHousebuilders set to put ‘land hoarding’ claims to rest
Office of Fair Trading launches investigation into housing sector despite Callcutt review
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NewsHousing and energy set to get a boost with Brown at No 10
The industry was this week hoping for a continuation of strong public spending under Gordon Brown, who replaced Tony Blair as prime minister on Wednesday.
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NewsHousebuilders set to put ‘land hoarding’ claims to rest
Office of Fair Trading launches investigation into housing sector despite Callcutt review
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NewsPrime minister changes housing minister role
Gordon Brown makes radical cabinet changes on first day as prime minister
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NewsHouse prices jump 1.1% in June
Nationwide figures spark fear interest rates may rise higher next week
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NewsTrio of developers picked to build 600 Darlington homes
Commercial Estates Group, Yuill Homes and Keepmoat chosen to develop Central Park masterplan
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NewsTaylor Woodrow to close Solihull head office
George Wimpey and Taylor Woodrow confirm that 700 jobs will go as a result of £5bn merger
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NewsGreen Council boss warns RICS on Hips stance
Paul King says institution’s opposition to packs could be perceived as “conservative and protectionist”
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NewsGalliford Try picked for 500-home regeneration scheme
Westco Properties/Galliford Try will redevelop local authority estates in Devonport
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McCarthy & Stone diversifies to double output by 2012
McCarthy & Stone is to diversify its business as part of a plan to double output by 2012.
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NewsHarlow, mon amour
The fourth phase of the Newhall development in Harlow, Essex, has been launched by Peter Ainsworth, the shadow environment secretary.
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NewsLaing O’Rourke expands housing arm
Laing O’Rourke’s housing arm, Explore Living, has launched a division in the Thames Valley as part of an expansion drive.
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Revamp beefs up tenants’ role
Social housing tenants could get the power to sack their landlords, Ruth Kelly, the communities secretary, told the Chartered Institute of Housing in Harrogate.