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Miller Homes launches new sustainability strategy

11 Dec 2013

<p>Miller Homes has launched its new sustainability strategy, which sets out how the housebuilder plans to make its business more sustainable over the next seven years.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Surge in new home permissions

2 Dec 2013

<p>The number of new home planning permissions granted in England in the third quarter of the year was 31% up on last year, reflecting a significant increase in housebuilding activity.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div>&nbsp;</div>

The industry celebrates at The Housebuilder Awards 2013

1 Dec 2013

Linden Homes was crowned large Housebuilder of the year at the 2013 Housebuilder Awards at a packed ceremony in London on November 7. In a great night for Linden, the firm was also named the Sustainable Housebuilder of the year.

Morris enjoys sales surge

1 Dec 2013

Morris Homes saw its sales rise 55% during the six months to September 30 2013 against the equivalent period last year, the independent housebuilder said.

Charity helps typhoon victims

1 Dec 2013

Habitat for Humanity Great Britain has given vital aid to people in the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan in November.

Funding boost for NHBC Foundation

1 Dec 2013

NHBC will inject half a million pounds into its research arm this year.

Elliott to leave McCarthy and Stone

1 Dec 2013

Mark Elliott, chief executive of retirement housebuilder McCarthy &amp; Stone, is to leave the company at the end of February 2014.

Linden leads the way at Housebuilder Awards 2013

1 Dec 2013

Linden Homes was crowned large Housebuilder of the year at the 2013 Housebuilder Awards at a packed ceremony in London last month (November). In a great night for Linden, the firm was also named the Sustainable Housebuilder of the year.

Key moves for Bovis and Miller

1 Dec 2013

Two more key appointments have been made by prominent housebuilders.

Housebuilders see strong autumn selling period

1 Dec 2013

The autumn selling period has been strong for housebuilders as the industry continues its recovery.