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The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

HBF responds to latest research on Home Information Packs

Responding to research from Oxford Economic Forecasting detailing the economic impact of introducing Home Information Packs in June 2007, Stewart Baseley, Exec…

HBF Weekly News Summary 23 June 2006

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry. Available to members only.

HBF welcomes ODPM Select Committee report into affordability and the supply of housing

Responding to the report into affordability and the supply of housing published today by the ODPM Select Committee, Stewart Baseley, Executive Chairman of the …

HBF Weekly News Summary, 16 June 2006

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry. Available to members only.

HBF responds to Government launch of compulsory energy rating for homes

Responding to today’s announcement that the Government is launching a compulsory energy rating for homes to help cut carbon emissions, John Slaughter, Director…

HBF Weekly News Summary, 9 June 2006

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry. Available to members only.

Member Briefing - HIP's

The Housing Act 2004 received Royal Assent on 18 November. Part 5 of this act requires a Home Information Pack (HIP) to be provided before a residential proper…

Member Briefing - HIP's

The Housing Act 2004 received Royal Assent on 18 November. Part 5 of this act requires a Home Information Pack (HIP) to be provided before a residential proper…

HBF responds to calls for increased microgeneration

Commenting the on Housing Minister Yvette Cooper’s announcement of a Review of Planning Policy Statement 22 and Shadow Chancellor George Osborne’s call for inc…