Expectations high for market in 2001
Most housebuilders expect higher new home sales next year according to the latest HBF survey, with 58% expecting an increase and only 10% expecting a reduction…
White paper caution
Housebuilders have cautiously welcomed the urban white paper and the chancellor's pre-Budget report, both of which were announced last month.
Industry blasts flooding jibes
Housebuilders have refuted claims that they have added to the UK's flooding risk by inappropriate development and have called on local authorities to be more i…
HouseBuilder scoops top award
HouseBuilder writer John Stewart has won the prestigious residential trade journalist of the year award sponsored by Halifax and Laing. His victory completes a…
Comment from the editor
Tax breaks are a start Despite the disappointment expressed by Lord Rogers, it seems to me that the measures outlined in the urban white paper and pre-Budget s…
Loose laws
The law's position on claiming compensation for distress and inconvenience has varied in recent years. Neil Price of law firm Hammond Suddards Edge looks at th…
Burning issues
Kirsten Bunch of NHBC looks at the recent changes to Part B of the Building Regulations which are designed to reduced the number of deaths caused by fire in th…
Greenfield...
Honorary title heir The ink may be barely dry on Steve Morgan's historic decision to quit Redrow and see the real meaning of life, but Greenfield hears that it…
Moves and appointments
Jamie Pearson has been appointed land manager at Persimmon City Developments. He will be responsible for land acquisition and planning issues.
Go forth and diversify
Jeremy Gates talks to Susan Young and Kim Golledge of Diversity First, a consultancy set up to aid investors and developers.
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