Housing – Page 315
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Greater London Authority attacks ‘mad’ housing bill clause
Developers and councils may be able to use a a clause in the Housing and Regeneration Bill to avoid building social rented housing on their sites, according to Ken Livingstone’s Greater London Authority.
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Brad Pitt reveals designs for flood-proof New Orleans homes
Brad Pitt launched his drive for green and flood-proof houses in New Orleans yesterday. Pitt and the local campaign is called Make it Right and has enlisted 14 architects to work on designs for the Lower 9th Ward of the city, including Adjaye Associates.
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Bellway latest housebuilder to issue profit warning
Housebuilder says consumer confidence has worsened since its last statement to City in September
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Government delays appointment of housing agency boss
The delayed unveiling of a new chief executive for the new housing super agency has led to speculation over possible problems
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Connaught announces £185m order book
Social housing firm says it has made a strong start to its financial year
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Government hands out £732m to councils for housebuilding
Housing minister announces investment fund for local authorities to help build 3 million homes
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MBO speculation at Barratt excites the City
Housebuilder's shares fell back this morning after City speculation drove them higher yesterday
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Three contenders emerge for Glasgow Games village
Quintain, Kier Residential or Urban Splash line up for £245m Commonwealth scheme
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Miller attacks Ernst & Young and claims rebels are split
Keith Miller takes his fight to keep company in hands of family to dissident shareholders’ adviser
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Housebuilders to launch code of conduct by Easter
Industry bodies improve accountability to head off OFT inquiry into falling customer satisfaction
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Developers warn bill gives councils too much power
Planning bill giving councils right to impose tougher eco standards ‘endangers housing delivery’
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Homes body to back Callcutt’s big idea
The government’s housing and regeneration super quango will be given a lead role to implement the proposals of last week’s housing delivery review by John Callcutt.
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Eclectic avenue
Linden Homes Southern has won planning permission for The Avenue in Southampton, designed by John Thompson & Partners.
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Brown reveals £9bn plans for Thames Gateway
Prime minister reveals plans to create 225,000 jobs by 2016 at Thames Gateway Forum
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Crest Nicholson picked for Rochester Riverside housing scheme
Housebuilder and BioRegional Quintain are preferred developer for the first 600 homes in Thames Gateway
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Eco-quarter planned for Thames Gateway
Yvette Cooper announces plans for new zero-carbon community and offers householders £15m to green existing homes
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UK Green Ðǿմ«Ã½ Council urges mandatory rating for Code
Council says current Code for Sustainable Homes leaves new buyers confused
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Morgan Sindall anticipates healthy business for 2008
Construction group reports strong growth in affordable housing division
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London boasts lowest carbon emissions
New league table ranks council areas in terms of average household and vehicle emissions
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Keith Miller: Family row has ‘damaged the business’
Chief executive hits back at cousin James’ plan to sell 60% stake to outside investors