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HBF weekly news summary, 17 September 2004

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry from Pierre Williams, the HBF's head of media. Available to members only.

Eastbourne LDS - housing provision LDD, September 2004

Eastbourne Borough Council has sought the HBF's views on the best way to proceed with its local development framework, in so far as dealing with housing provis…

East Midlands Integrated Regional Strategy

The HBF has submitted comments to the East Midlands Regional Assembly regarding its Integrated Regional Strategy (IRS) framework.

HBF Response -Planning-gain Supplement: HM Treasury

It is important that before bringing any new tax into operation, both the Government and the industry are confident that it is robust enough to apply to all pa…

HBF Response - Barker Review Steering Committee

The final report of the Barker Review contained 36 recommendations. Almost all have relevance for the industry, with six applying directly, and four specifical…

HBF Response - Property Investment Funds (PIF)

The House Builders Federation, representing the house building industry in England and Wales, broadly supports the establishment of residential PIFs.

HBF Response - Property Investment Funds (PIF)

The House Builders Federation, representing the house building industry in England and Wales, broadly supports the establishment of residential PIFs.

HBF Response - Barker Review Steering Committee

The final report of the Barker Review contained 36 recommendations. Almost all have relevance for the industry, with six applying directly, and four specifical…

HBF Response -Planning-gain Supplement: HM Treasury

It is important that before bringing any new tax into operation, both the Government and the industry are confident that it is robust enough to apply to all pa…