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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 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…

HBF responds to Lords Select Committee report on water management

Responding to the report published by the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee on water management in England and Wales, Stewart Baseley, Executive …

HBF responds to ConstructionSkills report on predicted labour demand

Responding to the report published by ConstructionSkills today outlining projected labour and skills demand in the construction sector, Stewart Baseley, Execut…