Press Release and Statement Archive
The press release and statement archive feature allows you to select a month in the past and review the documents within that period of time. The selected document will be detailed at the bottom of the web page.
National Press Realses Archive
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Home Builders Call For 0.5 % Interest Rate Cut
07 May 2008'Cut now necessary to boost housing market and avoid wider economic downturn'
'PAY PEOPLE FOR GENERATING GREEN ENERGY!'
30 Apr 2008Home builders and renewables industry call for German-style reward tariff to encourage green installation and boost jobs
Survey Shows Home Builders Delivering Customer Satisfaction
23 Apr 2008Over three quarters of new home owners would recommend their builder
Big Strides For Homebuilders In Securing Fully Carded Workforce
22 Apr 2008Major success for the industry with 85% now carrying cards
Home buyers must feel the benefits of extra bank funding
21 Apr 2008Commenting on the Bank of England's decision to inject £50bn into the banking sector, Executive Chairman of HBF Stewart Baseley says:
Homebuilders demonstrate commitment to transparency for homebuyers and lenders
16 Apr 2008The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has announced an amendment to its voluntary Code of Conduct to provide guidance to its members to ensure transparency of new property pricing, taking account of any incentives or discounts being...
Eco-towns must help and not hinder increased housing supply
03 Apr 2008Responding to today's announcement by the Department for Communities and Local Government of the locations of 15 shortlisted sites for eco-towns, Executive Chairman of the Home Builders Federation Stewart Baseley says:
HBF welcomes review of planning system
25 Mar 2008The Home Builders Federation today welcomed the announcement of an 'end-to-end' review of the planning application process.
Changes to Building Control a 'welcome move'
19 Mar 2008The Home Builders Federation (HBF) welcomes the consultation on the future of Building Control announced by Housing Minister Caroline Flint.
Out of site means peace of mind
17 Mar 2008The Home Builders Federation has released a new interactive educational game, 'How to avoid a construction catastrophe', to raise awareness of the potential hazards on building sites. Aimed at children between the ages of 8 and...
Regional Press Release Archive
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Retirement Housing Group - Government proposals on Lifetime Homes need to focus on more than bricks and mortar
25 Feb 2008
Government proposals published today (25 February) would require Lifetime Homes for all new homes by 2013 to "future proof” them and meet the needs and aspirations of Britain's ageing population.
South East RSS figures woefully inadequate to meet housing need
29 Aug 2007Responding to recommendations from the Planning Inspectors' Report on the South East Regional Spatial Strategy, which suggests annual housebuilding targets for the region of 32,000 homes, Executive Chairman of the Home Builders...
Jane Davidson agrees working Group with the HBF to help deliver the Assembly Government's Housing Agenda
02 Aug 2007Following meetings with Welsh Assembly Government Ministers this week, the Home Builders Federation is delighted that agreement has been reached on a new phase of collaborative working with the Welsh Assembly.
"Decent homes for Wales" challenge to Wales' politicians
30 Apr 2007The Home Builders Federation (HBF) today launches a Manifesto for Wales challenging candidates in the 3rd May Assembly elections to back five key housing priorities which will tackle the growing affordability crisis and support...
Thames Basin Heathlands homes report "good news for local families”
20 Feb 2007Responding to the publication of the Assessor's report to the Panel for the Draft South East Plan Examination in Public, Executive Chairman of the Home Builders Federation (HBF), Stewart Baseley says:
New analysis shows looming homes crisis for South East local families
19 Feb 2007New analysis for the South-East shows that a major shortage of homes for local young families will get worse unless the region's politicians take action.
