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Developing a dialogue

June 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1552-A=Left] The topography of British politics has changed. A swathe of local councils in the south and east are Conservative, presenting a major thr…

Red tape rules

June 1, 2005

Housebuilders are faced with burgeoning regulatory red tape – a major cause of frustration and delay. Mark Smulian talks to the industry about why, when much o…

New towns, new ideas

June 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1549-A=Left] The new ODPM ministerial team faces the challenge of reviewing the scale of housing proposed in south eastern growth areas. Jim Bennett, …

Paradigm shifts

June 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1548-A=Left] Between 1998 and 2004 HBF played a highly influential role in helping to drive housing supply up the economic and political agendas. The …

SHORTLIST

June 1, 2005

Pathfinder demolition plans provoke continuing criticism by local residents groups and media

June 1, 2005

John Prescott’s plans to demolish and rebuild communities in pathfinder areas in the north and midlands have come under renewed attack, following an ITV docume…

Crest Nicholson

June 1, 2005

Miller to regularly publish customer satisfaction scores

June 1, 2005

Miller Homes has taken the brave step of going public with its customer satisfaction scores and plans to publish updates every six months. Miller chief executi…