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Hub seeks to tackle performance gap

Hub seeks to tackle performance gap

April 1, 2014

The Zero Carbon Hub has identified 15 issues which need urgent attention in order to close the so-called performance gap between the design and as-built energy…

Product Awards finalists revealed

April 1, 2014

The finalists have been announced for the Housebuilder Product Awards 2014.

Bellway expands

April 1, 2014

Bellway has expanded to the Thames Valley, opening a new operating division in Reading, Berkshire.

New Barratt chairman

April 1, 2014

Barratt Developments has appointed John Allan CBE as a non-executive director and chairman designate of the company.

Customer satisfaction boost for builders

April 1, 2014

Nine out of ten customers are happy with the overall quality of their new home, according to the latest National New Home Customer Satisfaction Survey from HBF…

Bovis signs PRS deals

April 1, 2014

Bovis Homes Group has signed contracts for two private rental sector (PRS) transactions across a range of sites that the company owns.

CALA buys Banner

April 1, 2014

CALA Group has bought luxury housebuilder Banner Homes.

Strong trading continues

April 1, 2014

The latest trading updates from housebuilders reflect a market that is continuing to improve, providing growth opportunities.

Government responds to Housing Standards Review

April 1, 2014

The government has announced that it will move all necessary local housing standards into Building Regulations in its response to the Housing Standards Review.

Budget measures to boost housing supply

April 1, 2014

The chancellor George Osborne has said that the housing policies announced in his Budget will "support more than 200,000 new homes for families".