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The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

Weekly News Summary 19 January 2004

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry from Pierre Williams, HBF's head of media, available to members only.

Weekly News Summary 13 January 2004

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the house building industry from Pierre Williams, HBF's Head of Media, available to members only.

Wales housing crisis

A new report reveals Wales could face a housing crisis equal to or greater than in England unless urgent action is taken now.

Tynedale Council Interim Planning Policy: Affordable Housing

09 January 2004 HBF has submitted a response to the Interim Policy. The Draft Interim Policy seeks an element of affordable housing on all housing develop…

HBF concern over Defra review of waste permits - packages 11-13

This is the HBF response to the informal consultation on the fourth set of work packages. The formal consultation is to take place later this year.

Weekly News Summary 8 January 2004

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the house building industry from Pierre Williams, HBF's Head of Media, available to members only.

Energy efficiency notices - why every home should have one

All new dwellings built since January 2001 are required to have a certificate of 'standard assessment procedure' (SAP). This is a rating for the energy efficie…

Temperature controls could become compulsory on bathroom taps

The government is considering bringing tap water temperatures under the building regulations to improve safety in all newly built and converted private housing…