All Housing articles – Page 392
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NewsThe long march to zero carbon
The housebuilding industry has made a start on zero carbon. Here’s how the government can help
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NewsZero carbon split opens as small housebuilders speak out
NFB chief executive writes to minister talking over ‘shellshock’ at package of proposals
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House starts fall in December – but completions rise
December brought a mixed set of results for housebuilders according to the latest statistics from the National House Building Council (NHBC).
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Planning gain pays for more than half of social housing
Private developers also paid for 46% more affordable development in 2005/06 than in 2003/04
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CommentFor goodness’ sake
The home buyer of the future is going to want to pay extra money for low carbon homes, because owning a good home makes people feel so much better about themselves
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NewsEP fund chooses 18 sites for 700 new homes
Barratt, Bellway and George Wimpey to build 700 new homes through First Time Buyers’ Initiative
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NewsBDP reveal plans for Preston
Architect and developer Grosvenor submit Tithebarn masterplan for approval
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NewsImage: HKR’s unveils tallest tower in Belfast
The 37-storey Aurora tower will be 28m higher than next tallest building in Belfast
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NewsGalliford Try wins £71m of regeneration work
Contractor picks up £46m scheme at Yarborough Estate in Grimsby and £25m mixed-use scheme in East London
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Peabody sues builder for £300,000 after fire
The Peabody Trust is suing construction company Walter Llewellyn & Sons for more than £300,000 after a fire broke out in a block of flats.
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NewsEP aims to attract £10bn from City
The team overseeing the establishment of Communities England is exploring ways of using its £4bn a year budget to obtain City money for housing and regeneration.
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Tom Hunter prepares £2bn bid for Wilson Bowden
As Building went to press, Sir Tom Hunter was thought to be preparing a £2bn bid for Wilson Bowden, which would be his third offer for a UK housebuilder in four months.
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Barratt wins 800 unit East End regeneration
Barratt Developments has pipped Countryside Properties in the race for an 800 home regeneration project on the edge of the Olympic Park.
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Tesco to sell affordable flats
Tesco is to pioneer a scheme offering affordable homes to key workers in south London.
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NewsGreen homes could spell the end of freehold for new build
Lawyers argue that the only way to bind residents to green energy is through a lease
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NewsNewcastle makes exhibition of itself
Newcastle council is searching for a private developer to deliver the city’s housing exposition.
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CommentPre-nuptials
The merger of English Partnerships and the Housing Corporation has finally been announced. But through the flurry of preparation, both need to remember their responsibilities and not get distracted by the future
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NewsImage: Solar panel makeover for Canning Town Tower
The refurbishment of 23-storey Ferrier Point by ECD will see the south facade clad in photovoltaics
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NewsTower block made famous by advert is demolished
Glasgow high-rise block used in Sony ad is destroyed in 10 seconds by controlled explosion
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NewsImages: New digs for Bath students
Architect Design Partnership win planning for £16.4m University of Bath student residences