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HBF launches London manifesto

June 1, 2014

HBF has launched a London manifesto urging national and local politicians to work together to prioritise an increase in housebuilding in the capital – "the only way to solve the biggest threat to London’s future social and economic prosperity".

NHBC registrations continue to grow in 2014

June 1, 2014

The housing market has continued its growth into 2014, with new home registrations increasing 7% in Q1 2014 against the same period last year, according to NHBC.

HBF "de-bunks landbanking myth"

June 1, 2014

The Home Builders Federation is the latest organisation to counter the view that housebuilders are hoarding land.

Weston to build 1 billion pounds of new development

Weston to build 1 billion pounds of new development

June 1, 2014

Weston Homes has secured a £100 million extended bank facility enabling the firm to build up to £1 billion of new residential and mixed schemes over the next four to five years.

Mar's modular methods

June 1, 2014

Mar City has unveiled a new modular building concept which it says will help ease the housing crisis, allowing homes to be built three times faster than traditional methods.

Mark Carney intervention prompts Help to Buy debate

June 1, 2014

Prime minister David Cameron has jumped to the defence of the Help to Buy scheme after his deputy Nick Clegg said the scheme could be "pared back" in response to comments from Bank of England governor Mark Carney.

Noise complaints down

June 1, 2014

The NHBC Foundation has reported a drop in noise complaints by owners of new attached homes following the introduction of tough new industry standards in 2003.

Taylor Wimpey announces new financial targets

May 13, 2014

<p>Taylor Wimpey has announced a new set of financial targets for the period 2015-2017, in view of the &ldquo;much improved housing market&rdquo;.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>