Shapps promises zero carbon definition "within weeks"
Housing minister Grant Shapps will be publishing a final zero carbon definition “within weeks,” he has said, reaffirming his pre-election pledge.
Industry will adjust to HCA cuts - Telford
Cuts to the HCA’s budget will be a challenge for the industry but it will find ways to adjust, East London developer Telford Homes has said.
Industry can deliver sustainability but must change, says chief construction adviser
The industry can deliver on sustainability regardless of “tough” government decisions, according to chief construction adviser Paul Morrell.
Home ownership more important than marriage or children - Barratt
Owning a home is more important to people than getting married or having children, according to a Barratt survey. The Barratt Home Buyers Panel, set up to mon…
Galliford Try expands landbank as sales increase
Bank of England sees home loan slowdown
Net home loan lending rose £300 million in March, a marked slowdown on February’s increase of £1.8 billion, the Bank of England has said today (May 4).
movers & shakers
showcasing new appointments and moves within the housebuilding and supply industry
Third quarter ascent
The story of recovery continues, with most UK regions seeing a rise in planning applications from a year ago. But, Steve Menary notes, this is not the start of…
HCA flexes muscles on new home design
The Homes and Communities Agency wants to see all homes in which it has some involvement built to new and higher space, design and sustainability standards. Bu…
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