Fresh round of mergers continues
A series of mergers and acquisitions are brewing across the industry.
Developers unconvinced by PGS pledge
Developers have reacted with dismay to news that the government is considering levying a new land tax additional to section 106, following the chancellor’s pre…
New industry bodies to promote innovation
Two new cross-industry bodies have been set up to promote innovation in housebuilding. The Home Builders Federation and Construction Products Association have …
Suppliers to face industry \"dragon\'s den\"
The housebuilding industry and suppliers have joined forces to create their very own version of the BBC show “Dragons’ Den.”
Bonuses to boost London market
Record City bonuses could boost the London property market according to estate agents and housebuilders. A survey of more than 200 exhibitors at the Homebuyer …
Developers beat brownfield targets
Housebuilders are smashing the government’s brownfield targets, the ODPM has revealed. Developers are now building 72% of all new homes on brownfield sites, th…
London boosts national house prices
London provided the impetus for a 0.1% national house price rise in January, according to Hometrack.
Developers to pay PGS or risk stop notices
The Treasury has warned that “stop notices” could be issued if developers do not pay the proposed planning gain supplement (PGS).
Hometrack reports static house prices in January
Hometrack has reported modest house price rises of 0.1% during January.
Rightmove valued at £400 million
Property website Rightmove is planning to float in the spring, in a move which analyst’s estimate will see the company valued at more £400 million.
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