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House Builder Mergers

Leading house builders merge

House Builders In Merger Frenzy

The house building industry has been the subject of intense merger and takeover speculation since the start of the new year

Planning For A Homeless Future

Britain`s crumbling planning system ensures a future of homelessness

HBF Skills Research 2001

Government Cuts Homes Target For South East

The government has cuts the number of new homes planned for the south east - raising prices and denying key workers a foot on the housing ladder

BRYANT AND BEAZER TO MERGE

Top ten housebuilders Bryant and Beazer are to merge to form a new group called Domus which will be the second biggest housebuilder in the UK.

HIGH COURT THROWS PLANNING INTO TURMOIL

The Secretary of State`s power to call in planning applications is incompatible with the new Human Rights Act, the High Court ruled recently (Dec 13).

Wimpey To Merge Housing Businesses

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Dismay At New South East Planning Guidance

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Industry Blasts Flooding Jibes

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