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<b>Community values</b> Living in a “good community” with trustworthy neighbours is important to around 90% of home buyers moving in to a new development, according to a David Wilson Homes survey of its customers. The housebuilder has concluded that devel
Design awards to be held at premier industry show
The 2004 Housing Design Awards - the government’s favoured industry awards - are to be presented at Housebuilding 2004 in September, underlining the event’s emerging status as the key event for the residential sector.
Swan Hill to be sold...again
Anton Bilton, the man who led the swoop to buy Swan Hill from under the noses of its board, is to sell off the company immediately.
Sound insulation RSDs get go ahead
The government has approved the use of the industry’s Robust Standard Details proposals devised to comply with new Building Regulations on sound insulation (Part E). Developed by the House Builders Federation, the RSDs will act as an alternative to pre co
Swan Hill to be sold... again
Anton Bilton, the man who led the swoop to buy Swan Hill from under the noses of its board, is to sell off the company immediately.
Sound insulation RSDs get go ahead
The government has approved the use of the industry’s Robust Standard Details proposals devised to comply with new Building Regulations on sound insulation (Part E). Developed by the House Builders Federation, the RSDs will act as an alternative to pre co
Prescott aims to tackle north/south housing divide
Ministers are out to tackle the north/south divide with an agenda of regional devolution and the relocation of jobs and homes from areas under pressure in the south east.
Cash injection for Communities Plan
Government funding to the tune of £63 million has been committed to improving green spaces and infrastructure in Communities Plan growth areas. The package of proposals for upgrading transport links, landscapes, footpaths and wildlife sites is intended to
ODPM plan for Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes will double in size and become one of the UK’s largest cities under an ambitious expansion strategy launched by the ODPM which adds further detail to the Sustainable Communities Plan.
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