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Alsop in running for London design tsar role

Controversial architect Will Alsop has emerged as a leading contender to become London \"design tsar.\"

Jewson opens dedicated \"Olympics\" branch

Builders merchant Jewson has invested £1.75 million in a dedicated outlet in Barking and three of its existing London branches, to support the 2012 Olympics co…

Housebuilders in with chance to build Olympic Village

Barratt, Crosby and Bellway have all reached the shortlist to build part of the Stratford City regeneration scheme including the 2012 Olympics athletes village…

Growing demand outstrips supply

Demand has soared to more than double the amount of homes on the market according to estate agent Your Move.

Quarter point rise sees base rate hit 4.75%

The Bank of England has unexpectedly raised the base interest rate to 4.75% - the first hike in two years. Just eight out of 46 economists surveyed by Bloomber…

McCarthy & Stone recommends new bid

Bidding for McCarthy & Stone stepped up a gear yesterday as the retirement homes builder recommended an offer by a Bank of Scotland led consortium.

Wimpey boosts profits by 25% during first half

George Wimpey has grown its pre-tax profit by a quarter to £152.3 million during the six months to July 2. While the UK business reported a healthy 7% rise in …

McCarthy & Stone bid hits £10.75 a share

Fierce bidding for control of retirement homes giant McCarthy & Stone is continuing, as the firm’s valuation hit £10.75 a share, following the latest offer tab…

Maximise section 106 gains, Cooper tells local authorities

Planning minister Yvette Cooper has called on local authorities to leverage more money from developers for affordable housing and infrastructure through sectio…

Exhibition cuts through Thames Gateway hype