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Nimbyism rife despite slowed housebuilding market

March 11, 2009

Nimbyism is increasing despite the desperate state of the housebuilding industry, a survey has shown.

More powers for councils to tackle empty homes

March 10, 2009

The government is to award more power to councils to bring empty homes back into use under guidance published today (March 10).

Bovis makes £78 millon loss but stays positive

March 10, 2009

Bovis Homes made a pre-tax loss of £78.7 million, it reported yesterday (March 9) in its preliminary results for the year ending 31 December 2008.

Taylor Wimpey\'s debt talks to finish in April

March 5, 2009

Taylor Wimpey has announced that talks with its debt providers over its loan covenants will not conclude until April.

Government responds to Killian Pretty Review of planning application process

March 5, 2009

Government responds to Killian Pretty Review of planning application process

NHBC to cut staff and close three offices

March 2, 2009

The National Home Building Council (NHBC) has announced further staff cutbacks and plans to move the majority of its office based operations into Milton Keynes.

Buyer aware

March 1, 2009

Nick Spaull, managing director of The New Homes Group, argues that the industry still has the advantage on sales if it can just focus its marketing effort on t…

HBF view - Recovery position

March 1, 2009

Significant issues in terms of land supply and the regulation burden could stymie any incipient recovery in the housing market, argues HBF executive chairman S…