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Fairclough acquisition prompts Miller restructure

Jan. 23, 2006

Miller Homes is undergoing a nationwide restructure following its £264 million acquisition of Fairclough in September 2005. Miller is retaining Fairclough regional md Nick Smith to head the company’s operation in the north west, Steve Birch, also of Fairclough, will lead the Yorkshire region.

Legal glitch could delay Housing Corp projects

Jan. 23, 2006

Housing Corporation chief executive Jon Rouse has warned that some projects could face delays because of a legal oversight concerning its decision-making powers.

£67 million deal swells Try’s land bank

Jan. 23, 2006

Galliford Try is to buy regional housebuilder Chartdale in a cash deal worth £67 million. The deal will net Try a land bank of 1,350 plots, giving the group a total land bank of approximately 3,900 units.

Market activity up 100%

Jan. 17, 2006