Planning applications – prices to rise in 2005
Prescott announces twenty year growth strategy for the North
The government hopes to spark a “northern renaissance,” with the launch of a 20 year growth strategy for northern regions, along with £100 million in hard cash to back it up. The ODPM strategy, Moving Forward: The Northern Way was announced last month in
Tesco adds housing to its shopping list
[MMC-IMG=1043-A=Left] Supermarket giant Tesco is pushing forward into the housing sector and plans to take the lead in developing a number of mixed use schemes in urban areas, including a major scheme in Streatham (pictured), to provide 250 homes along wi
HMI Report on sale
[MMC-IMG=1041-A=Right] The Housing Market Intelligence Report 2004 was launched at the HMI conference last month and is now available to buy at £295, or just £195 for HBF members.
NHBC political research
NHBC has carried out new research into the attitudes of politicians and civil servants to the industry and to analyse what turns a normal complaint about a builder into a media or political issue.
Industry fears over increased public sector control
Increased involvement by the government and other public sector bodies in the housebuilding industry will worsen the housing shortage, according to George Wimpey chief executive Peter Johnson.
Building Regulations seminar
Lovell apprentice centre opened in Leicestershire
Affordable housing provider Lovell has opened a dedicated apprentice training centre in Coalville, Leicestershire. The Lovell Craft Academy is a partnership with Stephenson College and will provide training in a range of trades including brickwork, carpen
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