Planning permissions close to 200,000 a year - HBF/Glenigan
<p>The number of planning permissions granted in England is close to 200,000 dwellings per annum, according to the latest HBF Housing Pipeline report.</p>
NPPF "risks unsustainable development" - CLG Committee
<p>The National Planning Policy Framework does not do enough to protect against unsustainable development, according to a report published by the Communities and Local Government Committee.</p>
Bewley Homes enjoys strong growth
<p>Bewley Homes saw its turnover rise from £19 million in 2013 to £70 million this year, in the period covering the 12 months to October 2014.</p>
Avant Homes sold to hedge fund consortium
<p><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">A hedge fund consortium has acquired Avant Homes, it was confirmed today (December 15).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> </span></p>
PM launches Starter Home initiative
<p>Prime minister David Cameron is today (December 15) set to launch the government’s Starter Home initiative which will offer homes at a 20% discount to 100,000 first time buyers.</p> <p> </p>
Housebuilders welcome National Infrastructure Plan measures
<p>Housebuilders have welcomed measures to speed up planning and housing delivery as part of the government’s National Infrastructure Plan.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Crestleads the way at The Housebuilder Awards 2014
Crest Nicholson was crowned large Housebuilder of the Year at the 2014 Housebuilder Awards at a packed ceremony in London in November.
Space and energy efficiency most important for home buyers
Living close to the shops or the best schools no longer tops the priority list for home buyers, according to a new report from British Gypsum.
NHBC launches Part L guides
NHBC has published guidance on Part L 2013 - conservation of fuel and power in new buildings - which came into effect in April.
Berkeley and National Grid form new homes jv
Berkeley Group has entered into a joint venture with National Grid to deliver around 14,000 new homes across London and the south east with the partnership set to become one of Britain’s top ten housebuilders, it said.
