Housing News – Page 280
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NewsHouse doctor: Smarten yourself up with intelligent homes
Intelligent homes are no longer the preserve of the wealthy or the technocratic. To prove it, Peter Caplehorn of Scott Brownrigg runs through the five steps to consider when installing home automation systems
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NewsMultiroom entertainment
Multiroom entertainment systems specialist Opus Technologies has launched the WCU600, a fully customisable touchscreen keypad that can be used to control its Opus 500 whole-house music and video system, as well as other smart home products.
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NewsHeating sensors
Radiant Control has introduced the Kanmor 084e discreet heating sensor, which it says is the first that can be hidden from view in plaster or plasterboard.
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NewsLighting control
MK Electric has enhanced its Aspect DSC lighting control system with the launch of a two-channel version.
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Heating controllers
Dimplex has developed a rotary radio frequency controller and receiver for controlling electric heating appliances in the home, thereby minimising energy waste.
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Cable management
Mita Cable Management Specialists has introduced two new ranges of cable management systems to complement its existing product range.
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CCTV cameras
Dallmeier has launched the DesignCams range of CCTV cameras, which are available with more than 50 finishes, ranging from stone and wood-effect, to animal print and carbon fibre.
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Housing slump leads EP to lower housing targets
The government’s regeneration agency is to lower its housing targets in the light of the current housing slump.
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Planning applications: June 2008
Applications have risen by some 180 projects in London and the South-east over the past month
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Court beckons for Cotswoldgate bosses
The former directors of Cotswoldgate moved a step closer to facing legal action for wrongful trading after the administrator of the collapsed housebuilder confirmed to creditors his intention to liquidate the company.
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Pidgley defends £31m bonus
Tony Pidgley, Berkeley Group’s chief executive, has defended his decision to award himself a £31m bonus amid one of the housebuilding sector’s worst fortnights in recent years.
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Chase Norton forced to sack 107 after financial troubles
Chase Norton Construction has made 107 of its 123 staff redundant after falling into administration last week.
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NewsCall to protect homeowners from sale-and-leaseback hard sell
CIH demands government regulation to prevent targeting of vulnerable homeowners, alongside mortgage rescue scheme
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NewsHow Sir Howard Bernstein plans to regenerate Blackpool
The new chair of ReBlackpool talks to Chloe Stothart about reviving the fortunes of the seaside resort
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NewsUK homes target needs more local sensitivity
Report says target for 3 million homes is unsophisticated enough to meet local economic challenges
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NewsBarratt shares jump on bank deal
Housebuilder close to refinancing deal as it confirms 1,200 jobs will go
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NewsLondon mayor plans 50,000 affordable homes
Boris Johnson scraps London-wide 50% affordable housing target in favour of individual targets for different boroughs
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NewsHousing Corporation promotes free low-energy light bulb offer
Corporation writes to housing associations to encourage participation in scheme giving away free bulbs to tenants
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NHF slams LibDem plan to buy up unsold homes
National Housing Federation objects that most privately built housing would not meet social housing standards
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NewsInterserve group to build £200m Thames Gateway water scheme
Contractors named to build east London desalination plant accused of being a pollutant