HBF HITS OUT AT CPRE'S 'BANANAS' ATTITUDE TO HOUSING
The Home Builders Federation has hits out at the Campaign to Protect Rural England after it produced a survey saying the Government was out of touch with the p…
Builders warn against 'age-friendly' homes
By Jim Pickard, Political Correspondent | | | Builders warned on Monday that government plans for new homes to be "age-friendly" would saddle the industry wi…
Role of energy performance certificates 'to grow'
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) is confident that the new energy performance certificate (EPC) will be a positive influence over house buyers' decisions in …
Community Infrastructure Levy revealed
The government has unveiled plans to allow local councils to raise funds to spend on infrastructure projects to support new housing developments.
Roof tax threatens to scupper targets
Thames Gateway builders dispute 'deferred charge' that could cost them in the future
ethical finance Halifax launches 2 green competitive mortgage deals
Halifax, the UK's largest mortgage lender, has announced the launch of two new products exclusively available to customers buying their home from selected home…
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
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…
Government accused of 'missing opportunity' to boost housing market
Government accused of 'missing opportunity' to boost housing market The Government was accused today of missing an opportunity to help boost housebuilders and…
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