Industry responds to Javid landbanking claims
The Home Builders Federation has rebutted claims from the housing secretary that some developers landbank, with the government stating it would consider intervention in order to ensure more homes are built, including a “use it or lose it” measure, according to The Times.
Annual registrations hit ten year high – NHBC
Annual registrations last year were the highest since 2007, according to NHBC’s latest figures.
CALA announces 3,000 homes target
CALA Group has announced a new long term target of building more than 3,000 units per annum, as it revealed a 34% increase in total home completions during the six months to December 31 2017 against the equivalent period in 2016.
Redrow launches housebuilding degree
Redrow has partnered with two academic institutions to launch one of the UK’s first dedicated housebuilding degrees.
Bovis sees “step change” in quality
Bovis Homes says it has achieved a step change in the quality of its homes after a “very disciplined year,” having reduced completions and invested in customer service.
Taylor Wimpey’s completions rise 5%
Taylor Wimpey saw its completions rise 5% in 2017 to 14,541 homes in the year to December 31 2017.
