All Housing articles – Page 326
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NewsHomes unaffordable despite price falls
Six months of house-price falls have done nothing to improve the affordability of new housing, according to the latest data from Hometrack, writes Joey Gardiner.
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NewsRolfe Judd's tower in Croydon: Pointing the way
This £140m tower in central Croydon, designed by Rolfe Judd, has received planning permission
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NewsCotswoldgate creditors plot next move
Subcontractors left out of pocket by housebuilder Cotswoldgate’s collapse into administration are seeking to have the firm put into liquidation before pursuing legal action against its directors, writes Michael Glackin.
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MP calls for compulsory carbon licences for rented homes
Councils should be given the power to license rented properties based on their energy performance, according to an influential backbench MP.
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Countryside to slash build programme by third
Countryside Properties will this year cut its development programme in half in the North, according to chairman Alan Cherry, writes Joey Gardiner.
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NewsHousing downturn analysis: Wolf at the door
It seems that the credit crunch has put housebuilders in a position similar to the three little pigs. But what are the chances that they’ll be blown down? Joey Gardiner presents a five-point guide explaining why this tale is unlikely to have a happy ending
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NewsBalfour's legacy: Affordable housing scheme in Croydon
Berkeley First has received planning permission from Croydon council for this scheme of 103 flats in the south London borough.
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Bovis Homes threatens 90-day payments …
Bovis Homes is imposing a 90-day payment schedule on subcontractors unless they agree to cut their prices, writes Michael Glackin.
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NewsWillmott Dixon restructures as turnover reaches £380m
Taking social housing arm Inspace back in-house prompts total overhaul of company framework
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Planning applications: May 2008
Planning applications have remained steady across the country since last month
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HBF: housing reservations are still 60% below 2007 levels
Housing reservations are still languishing at 60% below last year’s levels, according to confidential Home Builders Federation figures.
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Housebuilding sector prepares to shed 35,000 jobs
Employment in the housing sector could fall by more than 35,000 in the next two years, according to a forecast by Experian and Construction Skills.
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NewsBellway cuts profit margin forecast by 1.5%
Housebuilder revises predictions downwards after 31% fall in reservations since February
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NewsPlans for 28 luxury villas on the 'Island of Passion'
Glanville Consultants wins structural design contract for luxury development on tiny island in the Seychelles
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NewsRegent's Canal bridge cleared for King's Cross renewal
Massive crane lifts out bridge in preparation for first construction phase of Argent's 27ha King's Cross super-project
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NewsRefurb half a million homes by 2013, new group proposes
Coalition calls the Existing Homes Alliance calls for radical action to tackle old stock
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NewsPersimmon to make 'several hundred' redundant
Spokeswoman at housebuilder estimates that several hundred will leave but says no offices will be closed
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NewsMortgage approvals fall to record low
Bank of England says mortgage approvals have halved in past 12 months
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NewsArmitt appointed boss of Ashford housing body
Former Thames Gateway chief executive will become managing director of Ashford's Future which is delivering 31,000 homes