Bank of England urged to cut rates
Industry commentators are urging the Bank of England to cut interest rates tomorrow, to help ease the housing market downturn.
House prices fall by 2.5% in March – Halifax
House prices fell by 2.5% in March, according to Halifax’s house price index. The index showed that prices in quarter one were 1% lower than in quarter four of 2007. House prices in March were 1.1% higher than a year previously.
Put people first in communities - Blears
People should be put first when it comes to building communities, Hazel Blears, secretary of state for CLG has said.
Industry gives mixed view to ecotown shortlist
Industry has given a mixed reaction to yesterday’s announcement of the 15 shortlisted locations for ecotowns.
Homeowners not ready for zero carbon – NHBC
Homeowners do not know enough about low carbon living to live in zero carbon homes, a NHBC Foundation report revealed today.
City focus
With housebuilding plcs falling out of the FTSE 100 and inclement market conditions, Steve Menary asks if the industry will look to contracting to bolster margins
Product Review - Windows
The thermal efficiency of windows should be key to housebuilders, but the architectural merits of a good window should not be overlooked. Ashley Rogers looks at windows which are good-looking and green
Development of the month - Dandara’s gh20, Glasgow
The striking gh20 scheme on Glasgow’s River Clyde has proved a shrewd move for Isle of Man-based Dandara. Steve Menary checks out the flats being snapped up by a youthful clientele
Technical update – Gerard Buckley, OpenBook
Gerard Buckley, chief executive of HIP provider OpenBook, offers housebuilders some advice on preparing for the April 6 introduction of compulsory energy performance certificates (EPCs)
Design Brief – Mark Baines, Hunter & Partners
Mark Baines of Hunter & Partners discusses the challenges faced by architects seeking to maximise the development potential of a borderline brownfield site
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