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RICS calls for cap on house price inflation

The Bank of England should cap house price inflation at 5% to prevent another housing bubble, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said today (Septembe…

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…

Lack of retirement homes "next housing crisis" - Demos/HBF

The lack of housing for older people is the UK’s next housing crisis, a report on retirement housing launched today (September 12) reveals. Top of the La…

Housebuilders pledge to build more homes

Major housebuilders last week met with housing minister Mark Prisk to stress that government initiatives on mortgage support - such as Help to Buy - are workin…

Skanksa quits UK housebuilding market

Skanska UK has announced today (September 5) that it will no longer build its own residential schemes.  

Boles launches streamlined planning website

Planning minister Nick Boles has launched a test website of streamlined planning guidance for public comment.

McCarthy & Stone secures refinancing deal for growth

McCarthy & Stone has completed a major refinancing deal, allowing it to carry out its planned growth strategy.  

Government reveals standards review plans

The government has today (August 20) launched its consultation on the housing standards review.  

Bovis' profit soars 50%

Bovis Homes saw its housing operating profit rise 50% to GBP 20.4 million in the first half of 2013, fuelled by increased volumes and higher average sales pric…