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What can the UK learn from the German housing market?

A new paper compares the German housing market with that in the UK, highlighting possible lessons to be learned and missteps to be avoided

Reimagining Wordsworth architect and designer announced

The Wordsworth Trust has announced two appointments for its latest ambitious project, Reimagining Wordsworth – architect and interpretation designer

Planning inspector approves 20,000 new homes in the Vale of White Horse

A blueprint for 20,560 new homes across the Vale of White Horse has received approval from a planning inspector, meaning it could be adopted within weeks

Multi-million pound deal will boost housing across key cities

A £400m government deal will see more 2,000 homes built across key cities while providing thousands of jobs

Eight-month high for construction growth but costs rocket

The latest Markit survey has revealed while UK construction growth hit an eight-month high, costs have skyrocketed reaching levels not seen since 2011

Digital infrastructure: laying the foundations for a better-connected future

Fast, reliable online connections depend on a responsive digital infrastructure, and in the coming months new developments will begin to have an impact.

Centralised digital register to be created for the Land Registry

Kainos has been contracted by the Land Registry to create a digital local land charges register service, making it easier to search the records

Manchester-based building restoration firm launches

Construction and historic building restoration firm is set to launch in the Greater Manchester area, bringing jobs for local craftsmen

London developer Quintain joins Considerate Constructors Scheme

The developer behind the £800m transformation of Wembley Park has become the 51st client partner of the Considerate Constructors Scheme

Planning application for a £62m housing project in Newcastle to be decided

A decision on whether to approve or reject plans to build more than 500 homes in Newcastle upon Tyne is set to be made

Cyber crime keeps executives at smaller firms awake at night too

Cyber crime is a growing problem that has an impact on small businesses. Here, BeCyberSure discusses the implications and challenges

Homes and Communities Agency refocus will see more homes built

The Homes and Communities Agency is to improve its efficiency, helping more homes to be built after a review of its remit

Developers could be given the go ahead to build on green belt land

A government initiative that would enable developers to build on parts of the UK’s green belt is expected to go ahead next month

Derelict land in Edinburgh to get £35m regeneration

Regeneration is set to take place on a derelict piece of land in North Sighthill, Edinburgh as contracts for a £35m scheme are finalised

Procurement is the best point to address accessibility

Ian Streets of About Access discusses accessibility at the procurement stage The old adage that you get what you pay for applies in the area...

House building in Oxford improves significantly

House building in Oxford improved significantly over the past year, rising to 383 new homes completed from 332 in 2014/2015.

Tackling empty homes should be a priority for government

New research from Empty Homes has found that over 83% of British adults believe the government should place a higher priority on tackling empty homes.

Housing delivery barriers are a source of frustration for small developers

A new survey has revealed small housing developers in Scotland are frustrated by the “myriad of obstacles and barriers” they face

Understanding U-Values

As we know, winter in the UK can bring some harsh weather; freezing temperatures, snow, wind and rain. No one likes a cold house,...

Autumn Statement reveals housing delivery investment

Housing, infrastructure and transport gain significant investment following the government’s Autumn Statement

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