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Redrow and McStone make good progress

Nov. 13, 2013

Housebuilders Redrow and McCarthy & Stone are continuing to see good results as the housing market improves.

Bovis appoints non-executive chairman

Nov. 13, 2013

Bovis Homes has appointed Ian Tyler as non-executive chairman of the company, replacing Malcolm who will retire later this month (November).  

Linden leads the way at The Housebuilder Awards 2013

Nov. 8, 2013

Linden Homes was crowned large Housebuilder of the Year at the 2013 Housebuilder Awards at a packed ceremony in London last night (November 7). In a great nigh…

A good year for Banner Homes

Nov. 5, 2013

Banner Homes has enjoyed a strong financial year, with its operating profit climbing 24% to £16.4 million.

Key appointments made at major housebuilders

Nov. 1, 2013

Housebuilders have been making key senior appointments as the industry looks to a better market.

Housebuilders chase growth

Nov. 1, 2013

Three housebuilders are poised for growth according to their latest financial results.

Government goes for "muscular localism"

Nov. 1, 2013

The government will apply “muscular localism” to streamline local standards, DCLG’s Simon Brown has said.

Boles tells housebuilders "to take responsibility"

Nov. 1, 2013

Planning minister Nick Boles says housebuilders should apply a “family and friends” test

Property tax uncertainty

Nov. 1, 2013

Frequent changes to property tax could hold back the housing recovery and hinder international investment, according to a report from the London School of&nbsp…

All change as Hopkins replaces Prisk

Nov. 1, 2013

The government has been criticised for seemingly downgrading the housing portfolio in its cabinet reshuffle. Kris Hopkins was appointed parliamentary under-sec…