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A man who likes to keep things private

Linden chief executive Philip Davies has just taken his company back into private ownership. He explains to Ben Roskrow why the firm's continuing success on brownfield developments is one of the major reasons for leaving the City

Bellway merger

Expulsion order

NHBC has expelled Huddersfield builder Brosgill (Construction) from its register for disciplinary reasons. The firm did not build to NHBC standards, lacked customer care and did not answer correspondence, according to NHBC.

Home owners satisfied says report

More than 70% of new home owners say they would buy another property from their builder, according to a survey of 10,000 new home owners. The research was carried out as part of the British Housebuilder awards, backed by the New Homes Marketing Board and

PPG3 - not an excuse warns Raynsford

Planning minister Nick Raynsford has warned local authorities not to use PPG 3 as a reason to abandon development plans.

Design Awards

A record number of entries have been received for the Britannia National HomeBuilder Design Awards. Judging has been completed and winners will be revealed at the awards luncheon to be held at the Landmark London on April 5.

Brownfield target

In 1998 57% of all new dwellings, including conversions, in England were built on brownfield land according to new government statistics. The government has set a 60% brownfield target.

New chiefs for merged firms

With shareholders having voted overwhelmingly in favour of Taylor Woodrow's £535 million bid for Bryant, the firm has announced the management structure for the newly merged firms.

Rate and tax cuts combine to boost market

A combination of factors - including the mortgage war and potential tax cuts - have given the housing market a favourable outlook. Interest rates are falling and lenders - such as Nationwide and Halifax - seem set to bring their rates down further to win

Push for builders to fund flood defences and drains

Builders must fund the provision and maintenance of flood defences and sustainable drainage measures under new draft planning guidance published by the government.