Housing News 鈥� Page 284
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NewsDeveloper selected for Peterborough pPod eco-homes
Housing association Gentoo and housebuilder Morris Homes to build UK's second major zero carbon housing development
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NewsFalling housing sales prompt sellers to drop prices
First time buyers have become endangered species says RICS as number of sales fall to lowest level for 30 years
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Benefit cuts do not make single parents get jobs, says study
But welfare claimants think penalty is reasonable
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Standard start for planning will not work
But study says the idea could have merit at local level
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NewsLow earners 'unrealistic' about house buying prospects
Study finds few people on low incomes apply for social housing
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Developers' payments to councils double in two years
Planning payments for affordable housing rise faster than land prices, study finds
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NewsCrest considers 拢100m cash boost
Housebuilder is seeking cash injection to prevent breach of bank convenants according to reports
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NewsHousing sales stall over stamp duty speculation
Estate agents warn government that rumours of a stamp duty holiday has caused more uncertainty in housing market
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Chancellor rules out imminent move on stamp duty
Government tries to prevent housing market stalling as buyers hope for tax holiday
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NewsConstruction industry is in recession, says RICS
Surveyors warn of continuing shrinkage as figures show private housing orders down 20% in a year
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NewsMortgage squeeze hits Blackburn housing scheme
Final stage of 拢15m project put on hold because prospective homebuyers cannot borrow
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NewsLib Dems highlight 20% crash in auction house prices
Party says auction prices reflect true state of market and demands urgent stamp duty reform
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NewsDevelopment tax fails to live up to Milton Keynes model
Developers hit out at proposals that offer no guarantee of built infrastructure in return for contributions
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NewsHere is the verdict on the BRE's super homes ...
Envelopes:聽Four houses on the BRE Innovation Park have made the first steps towards meeting the upper levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes. Stephen Kennett finds out what we can learn from these pioneers
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NewsInvestors undeterred by Taylor Wimpey deficit
Taylor Wimpey鈥檚 拢216m pension fund deficit has not put off potential investors, according to sources close to the housebuilder
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Government delays 2016 zero-carbon consultation
Housing minister says long-awaited document will not appear until September 鈥榓t the earliest鈥�
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Durkan profit falls by quarter
Social housing contractor Durkan said it was satisfied with its results in the year to 31 January 2008, although pre-tax profit fell 25% from 拢4.6m to 拢3.4m.
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NewsLightweight renders
Alumasc鈥檚 silicone lightweight render was applied to about 1,500m虏 of exterior and interior walls of this art-deco-inspired home in County Durham.
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NewsSecondary glazing
Glazing specialist Selectaglaze has enhanced its hinged casement range with the launch of the Series 41.
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NewsSteel roof tiles
Lightweight steel roof tiles from Decra have been used on two timber-frame modular housing projects for the Lincolnshire Rural Housing Association.