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Housebuilders buy up plots at a pace last seen in 2006

Housebuilders are buying land at the fastest pace since before the financial crisis, as soaring

Boles tells housebuilders to "take responsibility"

Planning minister Nick Boles has appealed to housebuilders to look beyond their “net value” and to their responsibilities to the British public on …

House-builders train up for recovery

At least half of all UK house builders are recruiting trainees and apprentices in anticipation of increased

Planning approvals leap by 22 per cent in a year

Planning approvals for new homes in the South West leapt by 22% in the last year, showing house

Labour "to build 200,000 homes a year"

Labour leader Ed Miliband has told his party conference today (September 25) a Labour government would tackle the housing crisis by building 200,000 homes a ye…

Redrow to "significantly" up output

Redrow Homes has reported a 26% rise in revenue to GBP 604.8 million over its financial year, as it looks to “significantly” increase its output ov…

Miller chases growth

Miller Group plans to increase its volumes to more than 2,000 units per annum over the next three years, on the back of an improved performance within its hous…

RICS calls for cap on house price inflation

The Bank of England should cap house price inflation at 5% to prevent another housing bubble, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).…