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Skanska launches UK housebuilding brand

Skanska has launched its new offer – Homes by Skanska – officially marking the company’s entrance into the housebuilding arena.

NHBC announces first female chair

Isabel Hudson will tomorrow (November 24) become the first female chair in NHBC’s 75-year history.

Mortgage scheme is "huge boost to housebuilding"

Cala returns to profit

Cala Group has returned to profit for the first time since 2007, it has announced.

Londoners need £87,000 salary to buy a home - NHF

A generation of London dwellers are locked out of a “broken” housing market, with Londoners needing an £87,000 salary to buy an average price property, accordi…

Forward sales boost for Barratt

Barratt Development’s private forward sales are up 27.4% on last year, the housebuilder announced today (November 16).

Localism Bill becomes an Act

The Localism Bill received Royal Assent today to become the Localism Act.

Sir Bob Kerslake appointed head of civil service

Sir Bob Kerslake has today been appointed as head of civil service.

Lending dips in September but market "stable" - CML

Loans for house purchase dipped in September, according to the latest data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

CBI urges "two-pronged" approach to housing crisis

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged government to deliver a “two-pronged” approach to bring short and long term relief to the housing market.