Latest News

Cala Finance to fund new £5 million project

Cala Finance, the residential funding arm of the Cala group is funding a new £5 million housing scheme by Langstone Homes in Sutton Coldfield.

BRE launches modern methods database

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has launched a new online database designed to make it easier for housebuilders to adopt modern methods of construction. The Library of Housing Construction Package, which is a DTI-funded project, contains around

in the pipeline

Bellway rolls out new first time buyer scheme

Bellway is launching a first time buyer scheme, similar to the shared ownership model in the social sector, in which buyers will be able to purchase 75% of a home and defer paying the other quarter until a later date.

moves and appointments

Ex-Laing md to review O'Rourke homes strategy

Variable results reflect uncertain market

Uncertain times in the housing market has had markedly different effects on private sector developers, as the season's results starkly show.

New mortgage sale rules

New rules have come into force which could impact on how housebuilders deal with introductions of mortgage enquiries for potential purchasers. Failure to comply could result in sanctions and fines.

Crest Nicholson to lead on £500 million project

Crest Nicholson has beaten 23 competitors to be chosen lead developer for one of the government's high profile Millennium Community projects - Oakgrove in Milton Keynes. The £500 million scheme for the 64ha site will involve the construction of 2,000 new

HBF Barker conference scheduled for 2005