Bellway achieves “record” completions
Bellway achieved “record” completions during its financial year, it said today (October 17).
Countryside and Telford benefit from market
Countryside Properties’ Housebuilding division has enjoyed an “excellent year of growth”, the company said today, (October 11) with London developer Telford Homes also benefitting from market fundamentals.
Spotlight to intensify on housing industry – Baseley
The spotlight on the housing industry is set to intensify with the government reiterating its commitment to housing as a key priority, Stewart Baseley, HBF’s executive chairman said today (October 5).
PM pledges to “reignite home ownership”
The prime minister Theresa May has announced that the government will return to building houses in a pledge to “reignite home ownership”, announcing an extra £2 billion for investment in affordable housing, taking the total affordable housing budget to almost £9 billion.
Phase out Help to Buy over time – CALA
The Help to Buy equity loan initiative should be “transitioned out over time”, Alan Brown, ceo of CALA Group said today (October 2).
Housebuilders vote against CITB proposals – HBF
Housebuilders have overwhelming returned a vote of “no confidence” in the current operation of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), the body which collects a levy on construction companies to help fund skills and training, according to the Home Builders Federation (HBF).
New home permissions "highest on record" - HBF/Glenigan
The number of planning permissions granted in the year to June 2017 is the highest seen annually since the Home Builders Federation and Glenigan began their Housing Pipeline reports in 2006, according to the two companies.
Regeneration "for local people" - Corbyn
Regeneration under a Labour government will be for the benefit of local people, not private developers or “property speculators”, according to the party’s leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Residential performance drives Kier results
A strong residential performance has boosted Kier Group’s full year results, according to the company.
