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Linden hunts prey in drive for growth

Linden is on the look-out to buy a housebuilder building up to 1,000 homes a year in a huge growth drive which would double the size of the firm. It has already cast its eyes over several potential purchases - said to include Rialto, Crosby and Banner - b

Belway plans to ease moving house

Bellway (Manchester) has joined up with removal specialist Pickfords in a bid to ensure its new homebuyers are smiling on moving day. “Our customers can relax, safe in the knowledge that their move is being handled by professionals,” said customer service

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MPs ride roughshod over Two-Jags’ plan

The vision of John Prescott’s Communities Plan has been slammed by a Commons select committee of MPs as unrealistic, unaffordable and potentially damaging to the environment. The committee, which scrutinises the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, has es

Hire trainees now

The Construction Industry Training Board has urged construction companies to take on apprentices during this month, or risk losing their chance for the year.

Corus to fill gap

Corus has launched a modular housing venture to fill a perceived gap in the off-site construction market. The new £4 million Corus Living Solutions plant at the company’s Shotton works, near Chester features advanced production technology and is expected

Higgings take a "commercial break" for TV drama

The Higgins team working on the £75 million regeneration of the Silwood estate in Rotherhithe London were glued to their TV sets on May 10 to see their site on ITV’s Murder Investigation Team drama, a new spin-off from The Bill.

Election results pose threat to town projects

A number of key town centre redevelopments and urban regeneration projects are under threat as a direct result of last month’s local elections.

Judge rejects challenge to St George project

A High Court challenge to St George’s Imperial Wharf scheme in London has been rejected by a senior judge.

2003 still proving to be tougher

Visitors and reservations in April were again well below the levels of last year, as the HBF monthly survey reveals that 2003 is proving a tougher year than last. Despite this, house prices continue to rise and respondents are still optimistic about sales