Funding injection for 45 new regional growth points
Housing minister Yvette Cooper has named 45 towns and cities \"new growth points,\" allocating them funding to deliver up to 100,000 extra new homes and jobs.
Locals to have more say on housing
Local government and communities minister Ruth Kelly has announced proposals to give local people more power to question local government decisions on an array of issues including housing.
HBF calls on minister to help boost family homes
As the industry awaits the publication of the new planning policy on housing, PPS3, the Home Builders Federation has called on the government to recognise the impact of restricted land supply on the family homes shortage.
DTI increases funding for home microgeneration
Consumers who want to install micro wind turbines, solar panel and other microgeneration technology on their homes have been given access to £6.2 million in funding through the Department of Trade and Industry’s low carbon buildings programme.
Linden ups timber frame use to 95%
Linden Homes is now using timer frame construction to build 95% of its homes in the south east. Citing \"faster build times, and improved energy efficiency and sound insulation,\" the firm has dramatically increased its timber frame use in the past three years.
Treasury-commissioned report warns of economic impact of climate change
Global warming could cost the planet 20% of its wealth, if it is not tackled head-on. The warning, from former World Bank chief economist Sir Nicholas Stern, is contained in a Treasury-commissioned report published today, which estimates the impact of climate change on world GDP.
Farrell appointed to Conservatives’ Cities Taskforce
Opposition leader David Cameron has boosted the Cities Taskforce he established to look at urban regeneration issues, with the appointment of prominent architect Sir Terry Farrell. Along with other new members, Angus Kennedy and Dick Atkinson, the taskforce, led by Michael Heseltine, is planning to tour the country over the next six months, following the publication of its first report.
Barratt extends EcoSmart homes to Kent
Following Barratt’s development of an EcoSmart eco show village in Lancashire, the developer has decided to build a number of four bedroom EcoSmart townhouses at its Expressions scheme in Gravesend.
London prices mask challenging market
London’s housing market has driven the fastest nationwide rise in prices for more than two years, according to Hometrack.
Home information packs dry-run starts in seven days
The Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) is gearing up for a trial roll-out of packs, which begins on November 6.
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