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Colin Lewis

Avant announces 4,000 homes target

March 12, 2018

Avant Homes has launched a strategy to more than double its output to 4,000 homes per year whilst issuing an update on trading ahead of its year end.

Persimmon amends executive pay plan

Feb. 23, 2018

Persimmon has made changes to its executive pay scheme, following criticism of the payouts that executives, including ceo Jeff Fairburn, stood to receive.

Barratt sees “record” half year profit

Feb. 21, 2018

Barratt Developments achieved a strong first half performance it said today (February 21) with a “record” pre-tax profit of £342.7 million, increasing 6.8% aga…

Government consults on housing ombudsman

Feb. 19, 2018

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has launched a consultation which includes a proposal to introduce a single housing ombudsman.