Housing News – Page 319
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NewsKelly vetoes Bovis scheme
Secretary of state rejects 2,200-home Filton project that ‘would not ensure high-quality design’
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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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NewsPretty: give tax relief to first-time buyers
David Pretty, Barratt’s former chief executive, has urged the government to give tax breaks to first-time home buyers.
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Leeds tops housing league with more than 3,000 homes
More homes are being built in Leeds than in any other town or city in England, according to figures from the GMB union.
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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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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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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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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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NewsKelly extends Communities England’s land-buying power
Consultation paper unveiled at CIH annual conference outlines super-agency’s role