Gauntlet thrown down to industry at HMI conference
Among the statistics and in-depth industry analysis, key speakers at Housebuilder's recent Housing Market Intelligence conference threw down challenges to the housebuilding industry to make use of the benign market conditions and government support to increase new homes supply. Housebuilder reports
McStone to float in the autumn
McCarthy and Stone has announced its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange.
Barratt mortgage poll
More than half of 25 to 34 year olds have abandoned the idea of buying a home as they do not think they will be able to raise the deposit, according to research from Barratt Homes.
Housing should be "an infrastructure issue"
The planning and delivery of new homes should be designated a strategic infrastructure issue if new homes supply is to hit the levels required by government and the market.
Hill views from Hill
Hill and Bushmead Homes, a regional residential developer, have launched a new development - Ninewells - on the southern fringe of Cambridge.
Avant unifies brands
Avant Homes has unified its regional brands under one name as it continues to deliver on its "ambitious strategic plan".
Bellway continues its growth strategy
Bellway sold a record number of homes in the year to July 2015, helping the firm increase profit by 44% to GBP 354.2 million. On the back of this, Bellway proposes to raise its final dividend by 44% to 52p per share, bringing the total for the year to 77p.
Water industry demands cause site delays
Demands that water and sewerage companies are placing on housebuilders are causing delays on sites, according to Steve Wielebski, senior consultant to the Home Builders Federation.
PM launches housing "crusade"
The prime minister has confirmed his government's commitment to helping housebuilders build more starter homes for sale, saying he wanted to change "generation rent" into "generation buy".
Government publishes Housing and Planning Bill
The government has published its keenly awaited Housing and Planning Bill.
