Surge in new home permissions
<p>The number of new home planning permissions granted in England in the third quarter of the year was 31% up on last year, reflecting a significant increase in housebuilding activity.</p> <p> </p> <div> </div>
The industry celebrates at The Housebuilder Awards 2013
Linden Homes was crowned large Housebuilder of the year at the 2013 Housebuilder Awards at a packed ceremony in London on November 7. In a great night for Linden, the firm was also named the Sustainable Housebuilder of the year.
Morris enjoys sales surge
Morris Homes saw its sales rise 55% during the six months to September 30 2013 against the equivalent period last year, the independent housebuilder said.
Charity helps typhoon victims
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain has given vital aid to people in the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan in November.
Funding boost for NHBC Foundation
NHBC will inject half a million pounds into its research arm this year.
Elliott to leave McCarthy and Stone
Mark Elliott, chief executive of retirement housebuilder McCarthy & Stone, is to leave the company at the end of February 2014.
Linden leads the way at Housebuilder Awards 2013
Linden Homes was crowned large Housebuilder of the year at the 2013 Housebuilder Awards at a packed ceremony in London last month (November). In a great night for Linden, the firm was also named the Sustainable Housebuilder of the year.
Key moves for Bovis and Miller
Two more key appointments have been made by prominent housebuilders.
Housebuilders see strong autumn selling period
The autumn selling period has been strong for housebuilders as the industry continues its recovery.
Help to Buy boosts Q3 completions
Private sector new home starts in England in the last quarter reached 28,850 according to the government, 29% up on last year with housebuilders citing the Help to Buy initiative as a key factor in the market pick up.
