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Code for sustainable homes signals industry shake-up

Secretary of state Ruth Kelly has this morning launched the code for sustainable homes as a \"new national standard\" for sustainable housebuilding.

Barratt in running for Wilson Bowden acquisition

As the first round of bidding for Wilson Bowden began last Wednesday, Barratt has emerged as a potential acquirer, along with other housebuilders and private e…

Pre-Budget report boost to shared equity initiatives

Chancellor Gordon Brown has boosted the government’s commitment to help first time buyers, with today’s pledge in his annual pre-Budget report to \"help an add…

Carbon neutral homes to be stamp duty exempt - chancellor

Chancellor Gordon Brown has upped the ante on the government’s green agenda for housing, with an announcement in today’s pre-Budget report that every new home …

Chancellor announces further PGS consultation

The chancellor has announced plans to consult further on planning gain supplement (PGS) proposals, with a view to introducing the land tax subject to implement…

January deadline for Castle bid

Castle Bidco must make a firm bid for Crest Nicholson by January 12 2007, the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers has said.

Barker calls for development on greenbelt land

Economist Kate Barker has called for a review of greenbelt boundaries to allow more development to take place near urban centres.

News analysis

As the year draws to a close, some of the industry’s leading lights look back at the successes of 2006 and at what 2007 has in store

New Manchester landmark planned

Skanska seeks development partners for ModernaHus