Housing News – Page 274
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Benefit cuts do not make single parents get jobs, says study
But welfare claimants think penalty is reasonable
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Standard start for planning will not work
But study says the idea could have merit at local level
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NewsLow earners 'unrealistic' about house buying prospects
Study finds few people on low incomes apply for social housing
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Developers' payments to councils double in two years
Planning payments for affordable housing rise faster than land prices, study finds
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NewsCrest considers £100m cash boost
Housebuilder is seeking cash injection to prevent breach of bank convenants according to reports
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NewsHousing sales stall over stamp duty speculation
Estate agents warn government that rumours of a stamp duty holiday has caused more uncertainty in housing market
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Chancellor rules out imminent move on stamp duty
Government tries to prevent housing market stalling as buyers hope for tax holiday
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NewsConstruction industry is in recession, says RICS
Surveyors warn of continuing shrinkage as figures show private housing orders down 20% in a year
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NewsMortgage squeeze hits Blackburn housing scheme
Final stage of £15m project put on hold because prospective homebuyers cannot borrow
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NewsLib Dems highlight 20% crash in auction house prices
Party says auction prices reflect true state of market and demands urgent stamp duty reform
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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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NewsHere is the verdict on the BRE's super homes ...
Envelopes: Four houses on the BRE Innovation Park have made the first steps towards meeting the upper levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes. Stephen Kennett finds out what we can learn from these pioneers
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NewsInvestors undeterred by Taylor Wimpey deficit
Taylor Wimpey’s £216m pension fund deficit has not put off potential investors, according to sources close to the housebuilder
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Government delays 2016 zero-carbon consultation
Housing minister says long-awaited document will not appear until September ‘at the earliest’
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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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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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NewsSecondary glazing
Glazing specialist Selectaglaze has enhanced its hinged casement range with the launch of the Series 41.
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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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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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Lime mortars
Tarmac Buxton Lime and Cement has made two additions to its White Peak range of traditional lime products.