Is a faster planning process always better?
The HBF's Stewart Baseley says the planning system is too inefficient but the RTPI's Rynd Smith says good built outcomes must trump all other considerations
Government launches review to speed up planning system
David Pretty and Joanna Killian to lead review into improving the way applications are processed A government review of the planning system designed to speed u…
Poll says FTBs are endangered
The New Homes Marketing Board has dubbed first-time buyers an endangered species. A YouGov poll commissioned by the NHMB found that 80% of consumers are worrie…
Big drop in construction orders puts housing plans at risk
Statistics published last week showing an 8% fall in total construction orders and a 12% decline in the housing sector cast doubt on whether Brown will hit his…
Housebuilders must satisfy customers, says Callcutt review
Review warns failing to satisfy could lead to ban on public funding or bidding for public land
CABE calls for entries to Building for Life awards
CABE and the Home Builders Federation are now inviting designers and developers to submit schemes for next years Building for Life awards. The Building for Li…
PROPERTY INDUSTRY GIVES EVIDENCE ON PLANNING BILL
The British Property Federation (BPF) the Home Builders Federation (HBF) have appeared before a Parliamentary Committee scrutinising the Planning Bill to highl…
Halifax rewards green credentials with competitive mortgage deals
Halifax, UK mortgage lender, has announced the launch of two new products exclusively available to customers buying their home from selected homebuilders. The…
Building for Life 2008
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Government Response to Callcutt Review
Housing Minister Yvette Cooper has welcomed the publication of the Callcutt Review into delivering new housing and announced a major new drive to speed up the …
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