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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…

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

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

Mortgage help sparks boom - and fears of another crash

If you think prices are rising, just wait until 2014, as the full impact of Help to Buy hits home.

Chancellor meets house builders to set out Help to Buy phase two

The Chancellor has met with leading house builders and lenders to set out details of the Help to

Government to propose minimum space standard

Proposals for a controversial space standard in new homes will form part of an overhaul of house