Housing – Page 333
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Housing stats: New-build sales and completions in May 2006
The latest data shows that UK sales and completions are well up on last month - especially in Scotland
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NewsPersimmon turnover up £410m following Westbury takeover
First half turnover is boosted by £410m following acquisition of Westbury Homes in January.
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NewsHousing boss blames government for buy to let
Linden Homes' Philip Davies says planning policy is to blame for growth in buy to let investments.
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NewsBarratt: Give us cheap land and we'll build green houses
David Pretty calls on the government to cut cost of its sites by 25% to pay for eco-friendly technologies in homes.
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World Cup set to slow house price growth
THE World Cup and possible interest rate rises will slow house price growth in the second half of the year, according to housing information service Hometrack.
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NewsDecent Homes deadline to be extended
The government has conceded defeat in its quest to bring all council housing up to the Decent Homes standard by 2010.
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Housing stats: New-build sales and completions in April 2006
The latest stats reveal that April’s completions were comparable to last year - but slightly down on last month …
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NewsNo 10 steps in to resolve warbler protection row
Downing Street responds to HBF calls to solve housebuilding crisis around Home Counties bird protection area
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NewsGleeson issues severe profit warning
Housebuilder says switch from speculative building to inner city regeneration will hit this year's profits.
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NewsDevelopers slam planning fee hike
Developers have told Kate Barker that a recent hike in planning fees has not resulted in council planning departments providing a better service.
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NewsBovis and Westbury latest to suffer in housing downturn
Pre-tax profit at Bovis Homes falls 32% and Westbury’s sales decline 7% in the first six months of the year
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NewsWillmott Dixon to grow social housing arm
Housebuilder Willmott Dixon plans to grow its social housing division from £105m to £180m by 2007
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Berkeley and Crest vie for notorious London estate
Two teams have been shortlisted for the redevelopment of south-east London’s notorious Ferrier Estate.
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NewsEnglish Partnerships sets sights on infrastructure investment
Chair and chief executive herald a new chapter for regeneration agency, as income from land sales doubles