Quarter point rise sees base rate hit 4.75%
The Bank of England has unexpectedly raised the base interest rate to 4.75% - the first hike in two years. Just eight out of 46 economists surveyed by Bloomber…
McCarthy & Stone recommends new bid
Bidding for McCarthy & Stone stepped up a gear yesterday as the retirement homes builder recommended an offer by a Bank of Scotland led consortium.
Wimpey boosts profits by 25% during first half
George Wimpey has grown its pre-tax profit by a quarter to £152.3 million during the six months to July 2. While the UK business reported a healthy 7% rise in …
McCarthy & Stone bid hits £10.75 a share
Fierce bidding for control of retirement homes giant McCarthy & Stone is continuing, as the firm’s valuation hit £10.75 a share, following the latest offer tab…
Maximise section 106 gains, Cooper tells local authorities
Planning minister Yvette Cooper has called on local authorities to leverage more money from developers for affordable housing and infrastructure through sectio…
Exhibition cuts through Thames Gateway hype
Barratt social housing up
Gladedale’s record year sees profits up by 48%
Fierce bidding continues for McCarthy & Stone
Willmott Dixon sheds housing brands
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