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Zero Carbon Hub to close on March 31

Government launches Starter Homes technical consultation

<p><strong>The government has launched its technical consultation on the Starter Homes initiative.</strong></p>

Kerslake criticises detail in Housing and Planning Bill

Bellway and Inland report strong half years

<p>Bellway and Inland Homes have reported robust half year results, with Bellway&rsquo;s pre-tax profit rising 42.6% during the six months to January 31 2016, against the equivalent period last year.</p>

Industry challenged on skills and delivery

Home owner satisfaction levels remain high - HBF/NHBC

<p>The latest National New Home Customer Satisfaction Survey has revealed that 86% of home buyers are happy with the overall quality of their new home.</p>

Crest and Kier benefit from positive trading environment

<p>Crest Nicholson and Kier Group have today (March 17) announced strong performances, with William Rucker, Crest&rsquo;s chairman, commenting that the housing trading environment &ldquo;continues to be positive&rdquo;.</p>

Osborne announces Budget housing and planning measures

<p>The government will use receipts from the rise in stamp duty for additional properties to support community-led housing developments, the chancellor George Osborne said in his Budget today (March 16).</p>

London mayor publishes planning guidance

<p>The mayor of London has today (March 15) published new planning guidance to encourage all market players &ldquo;to think innovatively&rdquo; about delivering housing in the capital</p>

"Outstanding year" for Miller Homes

<p>Miller Homes has enjoyed an &ldquo;outstanding year&rdquo;, it said today (March 14), delivering a 91% increase in pre-tax profit to &pound;62 million in 2015 against the previous year.</p>