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Private housing to grow 18% in 2014 - CPA

Private housing starts are set to increase by 18% this year to 134,170 units, according to the Construction Products Association’s Summer Forecasts relea…

Housing annual output up 17.9% - ONS

New housing output increased 17.9% in June compared to a year earlier, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics published today (August 8).

"Significant" volume growth for Bellway

Bellway has achieved “significant" volume growth with completions rising 21.2% to 6,851 during the year ending July 31 2014 compared to the equivalent pe…

Government announces fund to unlock brownfield sites

Housing minister Brandon has announced a GBP 5 million fund for councils to bring forward brownfield land for the development of new homes.

Rightmove launches charity fund to help house builders raise money

Labour sets out route to 200,000 homes

Shadow housing minister Emma Reynolds has set out Labour’s plans to build 200,000 homes a year by 2020 whilst criticising the government’s record o…

TW/Inland give strong performances in healthier market

Taylor Wimpey and Inland Homes are the latest firms to report strong performances, with the former reporting its half year results.    

Labour sets out route to 200,000 homes

Shadow housing minister Emma Reynolds has set out Labour’s plans to build 200,000 homes a year by 2020 whilst criticising the government’s record o…

Private registrations drive housing growth in Q2 - NHBC

Private sector registrations were the sole driver of UK housing growth in Q2 2014, NHBC figures revealed today (August 1).

Consultation on Draft Technical Advice Note (TAN) 1: Joint Housing Land Availability Studies (JHLAS)