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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…

Osborne insists £130bn in mortgage guarantees will not be used for second homes but critics warn against 'mad' plan

House builders plan a massive expansion

As Help to Buy lives up to its name, builders are urged to get a move on

Housing minister Mark Prisk last week told housebuilders he feels it is "time they

Help to Buy scheme boosts home sales

The government's Help to Buy scheme has boosted home sales, and the number of potential first-time buyers, new

House builders start to tackle skills shortage

House builders are starting to take on trainees again as skills shortages emerge in the earliest

Housebuilding sector looks to develop future skills as MPs launch inquiry into industry's youth employment

A group of parliamentarians

Government drops plan to bring in Part L changes in 2013

Exclusive: Industry warns 2016 zero-carbon homes target is at risk as changes to Part L