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The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

Storm clouds gathering on horizon

Feb. 1, 2001

John Stewart argues that England faces a looming housing crisis from years of housing under-supply and the primary reason is the planning system.

Dismay at South East guidance

Feb. 1, 2001

The government has made important announcements on housing provision for both the south east and south west of England - with mixed fortunes for housebuilders.

HouseBuilder on the Web

Feb. 1, 2001

HouseBuilder has launched its website, offering readers access to weekly news updates, back issues of the magazine and information on all aspects of HouseBuilder and stable mate Housing Market Report.

Merger creates industry giant

Feb. 1, 2001

After a month of fast moving corporate activity the takeover of Bryant and Taywood looks set to go through prompting the strong possibility that Persimmon and Beazer will get together. The restructuring will produce two £1 billion rated housebuilders whic

Small builders take brunt of sound charges

Feb. 1, 2001

Proposed new sound insulation regulations will require housebuilders to fund and carry out pre-completion tests on new attached homes to ensure they comply with the rules. And smaller builders will be hit hardest by the cost increases.

Comment from the editor

Feb. 1, 2001

<b>Fair comment on unsound proposals</b> The problem with a whole industry being labelled as "whingers" is that it is supremely difficult to shake off that tag. So anytime a representative of that industry raises a genuine concern, it is easy for their op

Forum facts

Dec. 1, 2000

Marcus Keys, Housing Forum project manager, takes a look at the organisation's latest report on its demonstration projects, launched at its October conference.

Rights of third parties

Dec. 1, 2000

Neil Price of law firm Hammond Suddards Edge looks at the impact that the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act will have on contracts for work and materials within the housebuilding industry.

Greenfield...

Dec. 1, 2000

Moves and appointments

Dec. 1, 2000

McCarthy && Stone has appointed <b>Simon Clift</b> as its executive commercial director. He will direct the planning and construction of more than 1500 flats in the coming year.