Barratt's reservations rise
Barratt saw its net private reservations rise 58%, it reported in its interim management statement released today (May 13).
HCA offers guidance on Budget housing package
Developers and local authorities can now find out how to bid for HCA housing funding through the agency’s new online guidance.
Surprise sales leap for Bovis
Bovis Homes is the latest housebuilder, following Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey, to report better than expected sales in its interim management statement.
Halifax predicts further price falls but notes better outlook
House prices have fallen once more and will continue to fall, according to Halifax and its house price index.
HCA launches private rented sector initiative
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has invited institutional investors to help develop a new funding model for the private rented sector.
Safe houses
Kevin Stanley examines the latest innovations in decontamination and site preparation, and looks at keeping sites secure at a time when sites are on hold and security is paramount
Drain pain
A recent court case has thrown some light onto the tricky subject of planning, executing and paying for drainageworks. Richard Stokes of CrippsHarriesHall assesses the implications
University challenge
Developers looking for imaginative ways of shifting stockmay look to academia for solutions. But, as Peter Stockdale and Heather O’Sullivan of Campbell Hooper explain, this might be easier said than done
Brain teaser
The challenges facing the housingmarket have attracted unprecedented interest in the sector and some serious thought is being put into how to solve the housing puzzle – how do we get out of this mess and how should a futuremarket operate? Ben Roskrow listens in to two housing debates held on the same day in London
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