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Design-led approach makes RSL “a unique developer”

1 May 2007

New information centre will promote benefits of Hackney estate regeneration

1 May 2007

Energy assessor shortage fears rebuffed by CLG

1 May 2007

Regulations could damage site viability if market slows – Stewart

1 May 2007

Fixed-rate mortgages pulled as rate rise fears grow

1 May 2007

Countryside Properties to lead on £55m Radcliffe makeover

1 May 2007

Jobs to go as Barratt integrates Wilson Bowden

30 Apr 2007

Barratt has announced integration plans for David Wilson Homes, which include the loss of 400 jobs.

UK sales rates balance tough US market at Wimpey

27 Apr 2007

George Wimpey’s UK sales rates are ahead of last year as the US market continues to falter.

Minister restates committment to national eco standards

26 Apr 2007

Housing minister Yvette Cooper has reassured the industry that local authorities determined to outpace the agreed national timetable for meeting new environmental standards 2016 will need to justify their position to government.

Steve Douglas appointed Housing Corporation chief executive

26 Apr 2007

Following the departure of Jon Rouse in June, Steve Douglas will take the helm at the Housing Corporation on July 2. Douglas, who is currently deputy chief executive, will be supported by Peter Marsh – the new deputy chief exec.