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

Photo-realistic imagery

Feb. 1, 2004

A new Windows-based real time visualisation programme, developed specifically for the property industry, is attracting the interest of housebuilders.

Wish list

Feb. 1, 2004

Choosing the right kitchen furniture to maximise a compact space is a prime consideration in PPG3-style homes. Fiona McWilliam looks at the latest designs and materials, and those that make a lot out of a little

Hi-spec savers

Feb. 1, 2004

Andrew Leech finds that the latest trend on the boil in the kitchen appliances sector is Sarah Jessica Parker-style space and time saving devices, with energy efficiency an added bonus

A haven within

Feb. 1, 2004

<b>Bathrooms are closely behind kitchens </b> when it comes to influencing homebuyers, and today they’re not just bathrooms, but relaxation havens with the luxury accessories to prove it. Tim Palmer reports on the latest trends and modular options

They showed me the money

Feb. 1, 2004

Andrew Leech finds that despite the complexities of acquiring brownfield sites, plenty of advice and financial offers are available from leading funders who understand the importance of a quick turnaround ššAs every housebuilder knows, the dash for suitab

The banned wagon rolls

Feb. 1, 2004

John Prescott has always relished a challenge, as anyone throwing a question - or an egg - at the combative deputy prime minister knows all too well.

Ground control

Feb. 1, 2004

Housebuilder’s legal team from Campbell Hooper - Heather O’Sullivan, Sara Hampson, Stuart Jordan and Bill Bidder - explains how you go about getting a sewer connected to your development and the intricacies of the defects liability period

Changing focus

Feb. 1, 2004

Steve Menary meets Antler Homes chief executive Geoff Potton at the firm’s Pavilion Square scheme in south London, a development which heralds the start of a change in focus for the business

Gateway to a promised land?

Feb. 1, 2004

The government sees the Thames Gateway as the answer to the south east’s housing shortage. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? Mark Smulian looks at the opportunities for housebuilders east of the meridian and some of the challenges still to be overcome

If it’s worth doing...

Feb. 1, 2004

[MMC-IMG=431-A=Right] The best site managers from across the UK celebrated their success at NHBC’s prestigious Pride in the Job gala at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel last month. Three leading site managers were each presented with the ultimate accolade o