Kerslake criticises detail in Housing and Planning Bill
Lord Bob Kerslake has criticised "a lack of critical detail" on key aspects of the Housing and Planning Bill which has "severely hampered" the examination of the legislation by the House of Lords.
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>
Bellway and Inland report strong half years
<p>Bellway and Inland Homes have reported robust half year results, with Bellway’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’s chairman, commenting that the housing trading environment “continues to be positive”.</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 “to think innovatively” about delivering housing in the capital</p>
