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New build zero carbon costs halve

March 1, 2014

The extra cost of building a zero carbon home has halved according to a new study from the Zero Carbon Hub.

Persimmon’s profit soars 49%

Feb. 25, 2014

Persimmon’s pre-tax profit in 2013 climbed 49% to £330 million against 2012, reflecting the marked improvement in the housing market.

Renegotiating affordable requirements

Feb. 1, 2014

Richard Jones, group head of regeneration and growth at EC Harris, looks at the developer’s right to renegotiate affordable housing requirements and the …

Reynolds sets out Labour's housing agenda

Feb. 1, 2014

Shadow housing minister Emma Reynolds in her first keynote speech – delivered at NHBC’s London office – says that Labour will help smaller ho…