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Up river

Aug. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1719-A=Left] St George’s Battersea Reach on the River Thames is a mini-city in the making – with 658 units in five stunning blocks and a range of facilities and services aimed at professional couples. Steve Menary visits the scheme, which is sell

s106 tips

Aug. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1718-A=Left] Our legal team from Campbell Hooper – Heather O’Sullivan, Sara Hampson, Stuart Jordan and Bill Bidder – offers some tips on how to ensure you do not pay more than you should through section 106 agreements

the fit controller

Aug. 1, 2005

The National House-Building Council was the first private sector building inspector. On its 20th anniversary, Satvinder Sahota considers its pioneering role in raising standards in both commercial and residential development

HOTSEAT - PIERS BANFIELD

Aug. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1715-A=Left] Banner Homes’ sales and marketing director Piers Banfield enjoys the challenge of a refurbishment project – but not as much as the boys’ sailing trip he went on last year to the Caribbean

MOVES && APPOINTMENTS

Aug. 1, 2005

The Conference Programme at Housebuilding 2005

Aug. 1, 2005

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a two day industry spectacular Wednesday 7 – Thursday 8 September 2005

Aug. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1698-A=Right] Housebuilding 2005 will be held at London’s Business Design Centre on September 7 && 8, providing an exhibition alongside a range of conferences and events designed to inspire you and help you run your business more efficiently. Hou

Hard water

Aug. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1697-A=Left] Water shortages are being used as another reason to oppose new housing. But housebuilding is a social and economic necessity, and water resources must be planned accordingly

Sitelines

Aug. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1695-A=Left] Barratt’s David Pretty is not overly worried about challenging market conditions. The chief executive of the UK’s largest housebuilder talks to Allison Heller about his strategies for improving housing supply and why there is no quic