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The Walrus

Aug. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1723-A=Left] The £60,000 house competition is a bit like Twenty20 cricket: good for those whose attention span won’t stretch to the finer points of th…

Up river

Aug. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1719-A=Left] St George’s Battersea Reach on the River Thames is a mini-city in the making – with 658 units in five stunning blocks and a range of faci…

s106 tips

Aug. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1718-A=Left] Our legal team from Campbell Hooper – Heather O’Sullivan, Sara Hampson, Stuart Jordan and Bill Bidder – offers some tips on how to ensure…

the fit controller

Aug. 1, 2005

The National House-Building Council was the first private sector building inspector. On its 20th anniversary, Satvinder Sahota considers its pioneering role in…

HOTSEAT - PIERS BANFIELD

Aug. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1715-A=Left] Banner Homes’ sales and marketing director Piers Banfield enjoys the challenge of a refurbishment project – but not as much as the boys’ …

MOVES && APPOINTMENTS

Aug. 1, 2005

The Conference Programme at Housebuilding 2005

Aug. 1, 2005

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a two day industry spectacular Wednesday 7 – Thursday 8 September 2005

Aug. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1698-A=Right] Housebuilding 2005 will be held at London’s Business Design Centre on September 7 && 8, providing an exhibition alongside a range of con…

Hard water

Aug. 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1697-A=Left] Water shortages are being used as another reason to oppose new housing. But housebuilding is a social and economic necessity, and water r…