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Hill calls for deal to boost housing

Planning authorities that fail to deliver on applications will have their powers taken away from them by the government in a similar way to that successfully e…

Plan for safety

Accident prevention experts have called on housebuilders to design homes in such a way that “accident blackspots” are eradicated from the home.

Cushen to retire

Keith Cushen, the chief executive of George Wimpey UK, is to retire at the end of the year. The 56-year-old has been head of the UK division, which generates 8…

Survey hits positive market note

The latest HBF survey for September shows positive signs across the market. Net reservations are well above a year ago (+21%) - a continuation of positive tren…

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Land Reg act 2002 kicks in

The Land Registration Act 2002 came into force last month, overhauling land registration laws and squatters rights. The Act makes registration compulsory for o…

Critical stage for planning reform

The government’s planning reform agenda has reached a critical stage with the launch of a series of draft policies following the Planning and Compulsory Purcha…

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Record results for Bellway

Planning reform proposals published