Builders fear rising prices of 'green' homes
The cost of new-build homes is set to rise by an average of £7,000 from next spring, when government energy efficiency regulations are due to come into force.
New homes 'to cost £7,000 more due to new green laws'
The cost of a new home could rise by an average of £7,000 from next year because of the governments new environmental laws, the Home Builders Federation has w…
Leaked letter warns Tories to delay property developments
Conservative MPs and councils have been advised to delay major commercial and developments until a Tory administration gets into power, according to a letter f…
Heron Tower restart signals housing sector upturn
Work is set to restart on a 35-storey residential tower in the City of London as signs start to emerge that confidence is returning to the private housing mark…
Review team to help get planning process ready for economic upturn announced by Minister
Experts from business, the public and third sectors have been chosen to help review the planning application process to make sure it is ready to support sustai…
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