Zero carbon training courses from BioRegional
Sustainable community specialists, BioRegional, have successfully run the first of a series of training courses aimed at helping developers get to grips with the zero carbon agenda at the education centre at the BedZED eco village in south London.
No loopholes in HIPs - AHIPP
The association of home information pack providers (AHIPP) rebuffed claims the packs were bedevilled by loopholes, as they went live today.
CLG proposes new meaures to tackle dodgy construction
The department for Communities and Local Government has launched a consultation paper on measures aimed at giving local authority building control officers more powers to \"get tough on cowboy builders.\"
US downturn hits Taylor Wimpey results
Taylor Wimpey’s first set of half year results included a write down of £86 million as the faltering US market took its toll.
Property accounts for 60% of Britain\'s wealth
Almost two thirds of Britain’s £6.5 trillion wealth is now tied up in property, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.
Government to get tough on nimby councils
Councils and housebuilders will be subject to penalties and incentives to ensure prime minister Gordon Brown’s housing targets are met, the government will outline in a green paper later today.
HIPs defeated in the Lords
Peers have voted to in favour of a Conservative motion to repeal home information pack regulations.
Government to abolish regional assemblies
Regional assemblies are to be phased out as the government seeks to hand regional development authorities (RDAs) greater power.
Gladedale to acquire Ben Bailey for £83.7 million
Gladedale has agreed a £83.7 million acquisition deal with Ben Bailey, giving the former a more comprehensive coverage across its existing central UK division.
Times reports PM pushing for abolition of regional assemblies
Gordon Brown may seek to abolish regional assemblies in order to remove opposition to housebuilding programmes in south east England, The Times has reported.
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