Housing – Page 313
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NewsSnook pledges to consolidate Rok’s success with acquisitions
Following record 6 month profits, CEO of ‘the nation’s local builder’ promises future growth
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Carbon Challenge eco-village shortlist announced
Seven nominees are announced in competition to achieve Level 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes
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NewsFire hits Hatfield flats site
Blaze strikes at Mansell timber-framed scheme on Saturday, part of an £80m redevelopment of town centre
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Newcastle councillors approve £380m regeneration scheme
Scotswood's 1800-home development plans to include UK's first housing expo
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NewsSkanska plans assault on UK housebuilding market
Swedish firm to launch prefab system as Cooper calls on foreign builders to enter sector
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City urged to cash in on regeneration boom
Research reveals the sector has provided the best property investments over the past five years
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NewsSkanska plans assault on UK housebuilding market
Swedish firm to launch prefab system as Cooper calls on foreign builders to enter sector
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House prices slow – for now
House prices rose 0.7% last month with the average cost of a home reaching £198,915, according to data from the Halifax.
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HBOS backs buyout of social housing firm
HBOS has continued its march into the housing sector by backing the £410m management buyout of social housing maintenance company Apollo.
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Eddie Shah sets up eco housebuilder
Eddy Shah, the former press tycoon, has set up a housebuilding firm aimed at delivering low-cost sustainable homes.
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NewsHips consultants had “conflict of interest”, watchdog finds
National Audit Office report finds that Government appointed consultants with financial link with firm bidding to run home pack scheme
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News'Beware cowboy builders' government warns flood victims
Hazel Blears urges those affected by floods to watch out for bogus traders when they repair their homes
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NewsSign 2016 Commitment, says Yvette Cooper
Housing minister urges housebuilders to sign 2016 Commitment to zero carbon housing
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NewsLovell seals £36m Islington housing project
Housing development in north London will feature 136 mixed tenure apartments
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NewsHouse prices predicted to soar
UK house prices will average £300,000 by 2012 according to National Housing Federation
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NewsHBOS backs £410m management buyout of Apollo
The management at the social housing specialist will remain in place with Gary Couch as chief executive
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Half of all construction deaths are in housing
Work and pensions secretary to crack down on construction safety as research shows deaths and serious injuries have risen most in housebuilding and refurbishment sectors
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Taylor Wimpey bullish despite £61m US hit
Taylor Wimpey, the UK’s largest housebuilder, this week insisted it was “in good shape” to come out of the housing slump in the US, despite taking a further £61m hit in its first half results, writes Sarah Richardson.
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RICS suspends Hips case as government agrees to review
The RICS has suspended its judicial review of the Home Information Pack (Hip) initiative, which was introduced this week for four-bedroom houses.
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NewsHips warning for estate agents
The Office of Fair Trading says estate agents could face a ban if they do not comply with Hips