Site visitor numbers soar
Housebuilders will be cheered by the biggest boom in site visitors seen for some time with a balance of + 23% seeing an increase in Jan/Feb, according to the l…
Planning powers for regional assemblies
Elected regional assemblies have been given a power boost - they will now have authority to direct local authorities to refuse planning applications that are “…
in the pipeline
Gleeson Homes has been successful in its bid for further housing in Basingstoke. The company received detailed planning permission for a proposal of private an…
CABE boss quits to join Housing Corp
Jon Rouse has been appointed chief executive of the Housing Corporation and will step into the role from April, bringing to an end a high profile four-year rei…
Time to redouble efforts on customer care
The Housing Forum tried to put a positive spin on the disappointing results of its latest National Customer Satisfaction Survey (see pages 20-22). The press re…
in brief
Inspectorate slammed The Planning Inspectorate must improve its handling of complex cases and development plan inquiries and improve customer service according…
HBF warns of tax effect on supply
The House Builders Federation has called on the government not to impose new taxes on housebuilders which could risk slowing-up housing supply even further.
Top speakers for HMI04
Housing minister Keith Hill and Bank of England economist Kate Barker are to speak at Housing Market Intelligence 04 (HMI04), Housebuilder’s conference and the…
New buyers are still not satisfied
Customers are less happy about the quality and service they receive from the industry today than they were two years ago. The latest MORI Housing Forum survey …
Seller’s packs must have home survey
The government’s proposed new seller’s packs will have to include a survey of the home even if it is less than ten years old and under warranty. These home con…
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