Permissions hit six-year high-HBF
Planning permissions for new homes are at their highest since 2008, according to HBF's latest Housing Pipeline report.
London housing zones to deliver 50,000 homes
Up to 50,000 new homes will be built in London across 20 new brownfield "housing zones", the chancellor George Osborne and the London mayor Boris Johnson announced last month (June).
Barratt mixes it up
Barratt London has tried a different approach with The Courthouse in London's Westminster.
Help to Buy debate continues
New figures released by the government reveal that there have been 27,861 sales through the Help to Buy scheme – 20,548 through the equity loan version for new build and 7,313 under the mortgage guarantee.
NHBC board changes
NHBC has chosen former RSA group accountant Chris Rash for a new role of commercial director and chief financial officer.
HousebuilderAwards finalists announced
The finalists in the 11 categories of the Housebuilder Awards have been announced.
Government gives details of zero carbon policy
The industry continues to enjoy its position at the top of the political agenda with the housing market dominating both the Queen’s Speech and the chancellor’s traditional Mansion House address.
Private registrations rise 6% - NHBC
<p><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">New home registrations for the private sector continue to climb in the UK, increasing 6% to 28,222 from March to May 2014 against the same period last year, NHBC said today (June 27).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> </span></p>
Planning permissions hit 2008 levels - HBF/Glenigan
<p>Planning permissions for new homes are at their highest since 2008, according to HBF’s latest Housing Pipeline report.</p> <p> </p>
Queen's speech confirms gov's focus on supply
<p>The government has used the Queen’s speech to re-iterate its commitment to increasing housing supply and home ownership.</p> <p> </p>
