Latest News

The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

Big profits and more takeovers

April 1, 2004

It’s the results season for housebuilders, and once again profits look good. Steve Menary assess the industry’s financial performance and some of the highlights company by company

Hall 19 && 20

April 1, 2004

<b>Insulated panels</b>

in the pipeline

April 1, 2004

Wolverhampton Borough Council is considering an application by Kings Oak (West Midlands) for the construction of 86 houses and flats. If successful, the £4 million project is expected to start this summer.

Miller stalking south east scalp

April 1, 2004

<MMC-CAPTION 200 align=left> [MMC-IMG=565-A=Left] Keith Miller - on the hunt</MMC-CAPTION> Miller Homes is on the hunt to acquire a south eastern housebuilder for up to £150 million to boost its presence in the region and further its aggressive expansion

Scots bank deal gives Westbury cash clout

April 1, 2004

Westbury and the Bank of Scotland have teamed up in a joint venture that will provide the housebuilder with £150 million in land-buying capital, enabling it to compete for larger sites.

Programme of change

April 1, 2004

Kate Barker has accepted many of the industry’s recommendations for raising housing supply and making the planning system more efficient, but in return the industry must deliver an ambitious programme of change