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Housebuilders appoint design champions

CABE has launched a housing design champion programme, which has seen a number of volume housebuilders name board members who will be responsible for promoting good design across the industry

Policy think-tank calls for social cost tariff

Household projections show acute supply crisis

Opposition leader criticises government’s regionalisation agenda

John White’s new role follows another year of record profits

Redrow profits take a hit

Industry balks at HIPs timeline

The government’s publication of a timeline for the implementation of home information packs (HIPs) has failed to allay industry fears that their introduction will slow down the home buying process.

Callcutt to head quango

John Callcutt has been appointed chief executive of English Partnerships, with a three-year remit to deliver the agency’s multi-billion pound portfolio of regeneration initiatives.

Part L changes tough on industry

The government has put housebuilders on the frontline in the battle against climate change with tough transitional arrangements for Part L and a stronger code for sustainable homes (CSH).

Budget boost for shared equity

Chancellor Gordon Brown has this year delivered a Budget of few surprises for housebuilders. The key proposals set to impact on the industry are a rise in the stamp duty tax threshold, increased funding for shared equity schemes, and a relaxation of the rules governing real estate investment trusts (REITs).