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UK properties 'will need to be retrofitted to meet climate change targets'
In order for the UK to meet its target of an 80 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions by the year 2050, the country’s housing stock will need to be retrofitted, one expert has advised.
08 Mar 2010
In order for the UK to meet its target of an 80 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions by the year 2050, the country’s housing stock will need to be retrofitted, one expert has advised.
08 Mar 2010
House building industry 'more optimistic'
Things appear to be looking up for the house building industry as one construction expert has stated that the situation "seems a lot more optimistic".
27 Jan 2010
Things appear to be looking up for the house building industry as one construction expert has stated that the situation "seems a lot more optimistic".
27 Jan 2010
Government action needed 'to improve housing market'
Government action needs to be taken on a number of issues before the housing market can fully recover from the effects of the recession, states one expert.
19 Jan 2010
Government action needs to be taken on a number of issues before the housing market can fully recover from the effects of the recession, states one expert.
19 Jan 2010
Difficulty in securing a mortgage having 'negative impact' on construction
Getting a mortgage approval is still "very difficult" for many people in the UK, in the opinion of one construction expert.
07 Jan 2010
Getting a mortgage approval is still "very difficult" for many people in the UK, in the opinion of one construction expert.
07 Jan 2010
Worst of the housing downturn 'is behind us'
The UK has seen the back of the worst of the housing downturn, according to one industry expert.
31 Dec 2009
The UK has seen the back of the worst of the housing downturn, according to one industry expert.
31 Dec 2009
New home construction figures are 'bleak'
Recent figures showing that the number of new homes being built has fallen over the last three months are "bleak", according to one industry specialist.
11 Dec 2009
Recent figures showing that the number of new homes being built has fallen over the last three months are "bleak", according to one industry specialist.
11 Dec 2009
New-build home construction is 'on the up'
New home registrations are at their highest level in over a year, statistics reveal.
24 Nov 2009
New home registrations are at their highest level in over a year, statistics reveal.
24 Nov 2009
Improving appearance of property 'can add value'
Consumers can add around three to five per cent to the value of a property in a stable market just by improving its appearance, it has been suggested.
10 Nov 2009
Consumers can add around three to five per cent to the value of a property in a stable market just by improving its appearance, it has been suggested.
10 Nov 2009
HBF comments on Tory property development plans
Recent proposals by the Conservative Party to improve property development planning systems and promote local community development have been welcomed by the Home Builders Federation (HBF).
28 Oct 2009
Recent proposals by the Conservative Party to improve property development planning systems and promote local community development have been welcomed by the Home Builders Federation (HBF).
28 Oct 2009
Housebuilding sector 'shows signs of improvement'
There are signs that the housebuilding sector is improving, according to the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (Ucatt).
19 Oct 2009
There are signs that the housebuilding sector is improving, according to the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (Ucatt).
19 Oct 2009
Property investment market analysed
Smaller property developments and house-building "are still going forward", but there are "very few companies" building flats, it has been suggested.
12 Oct 2009
Smaller property developments and house-building "are still going forward", but there are "very few companies" building flats, it has been suggested.
12 Oct 2009
Property improvement show assessed
The education programme at the National Home Improvement Show "was the real highlight" of the three-day event, according to Michael Holmes from Channel Five's I Own Britain's Best Home.
06 Oct 2009
The education programme at the National Home Improvement Show "was the real highlight" of the three-day event, according to Michael Holmes from Channel Five's I Own Britain's Best Home.
06 Oct 2009
Housing minister: We will do more to boost sector
The government is going to do more to help the property industry, according to housing minister John Healey.
30 Sep 2009
The government is going to do more to help the property industry, according to housing minister John Healey.
30 Sep 2009
Housebuilding industry assessed
Housebuilders' confidence has grown in the last few months as the residential property market has began to recover, according to Construction News business editor Nick Whitten.
25 Sep 2009
Housebuilders' confidence has grown in the last few months as the residential property market has began to recover, according to Construction News business editor Nick Whitten.
25 Sep 2009
Construction industry 'must rise to eco challenge'
The UK construction can become more competitive in the global market by adapting new skills and technology to rise to the challenge of developing low carbon property, according to the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) director of external affairs.
22 Sep 2009
The UK construction can become more competitive in the global market by adapting new skills and technology to rise to the challenge of developing low carbon property, according to the Federation of Master Builders' (FMB) director of external affairs.
22 Sep 2009
BPF questions govt property action
Local government work on improving existing housing stock has not heralded the necessary results, according to a spokesperson for the British Property Federation (BPF).
11 Sep 2009
Local government work on improving existing housing stock has not heralded the necessary results, according to a spokesperson for the British Property Federation (BPF).
11 Sep 2009
Construction of affordable properties 'continues to rise'
The construction of affordable homes in the UK is continuing to increase, one industry spokesperson has stated.
27 Aug 2009
The construction of affordable homes in the UK is continuing to increase, one industry spokesperson has stated.
27 Aug 2009
Property completions in England 'up in Q2'
The number of housing completions in England during the second quarter of 2009 was up 24 per cent on the previous three-month period, new research has revealed.
21 Aug 2009
The number of housing completions in England during the second quarter of 2009 was up 24 per cent on the previous three-month period, new research has revealed.
21 Aug 2009
NHIC: Now's a good time for property improvement
Now is an ideal time to carry out property development work such as fitting an extension, according to an industry expert.
19 Aug 2009
Now is an ideal time to carry out property development work such as fitting an extension, according to an industry expert.
19 Aug 2009
Decisions to be made when buying property
When buying a house, consumers need to weigh up what they need with what they can afford.
13 Aug 2009
When buying a house, consumers need to weigh up what they need with what they can afford.
13 Aug 2009
HBF applauds government's property-building initiatives
The Home Builder's Federation (HBF) has applauded new government measures which will see the construction of some 20,000 new homes within the next two years.
06 Jul 2009
The Home Builder's Federation (HBF) has applauded new government measures which will see the construction of some 20,000 new homes within the next two years.
06 Jul 2009
NHIC offers home insurance reminder
British consumers getting involved in property development and other DIY tasks have been warned about the insurance implications.
03 Jul 2009
British consumers getting involved in property development and other DIY tasks have been warned about the insurance implications.
03 Jul 2009
Warning issued over home improvement
Those looking to conduct some property development or home improvement prior to selling a house should not undertake major renovations themselves.
02 Jul 2009
Those looking to conduct some property development or home improvement prior to selling a house should not undertake major renovations themselves.
02 Jul 2009
Around 1m first-time buyers waiting for property
There are an estimated one million first-time buyers waiting for affordable property to be made available in the UK, according to PricedOut.org.uk spokesperson Katy John.
01 Jul 2009
There are an estimated one million first-time buyers waiting for affordable property to be made available in the UK, according to PricedOut.org.uk spokesperson Katy John.
01 Jul 2009
Property improvement advice for homeowners
Home improvement projects such as replacing old sash windows with PVCu equivalents do not necessarily save mortgage holders money, it has been suggested.
24 Jun 2009
Home improvement projects such as replacing old sash windows with PVCu equivalents do not necessarily save mortgage holders money, it has been suggested.
24 Jun 2009
Property event attracts the crowds
Property buyers and homeowners are showing interest in sustainable development and green housing, it would seem.
19 Jun 2009
Property buyers and homeowners are showing interest in sustainable development and green housing, it would seem.
19 Jun 2009
More focus on improving property
More people in the UK are making the decision to make their house a home, it has been suggested.
04 Jun 2009
More people in the UK are making the decision to make their house a home, it has been suggested.
04 Jun 2009
Property owners issued a home improvement warning
UK property owners have been issued with a home improvement warning ahead of the forthcoming bank holiday weekend.
22 May 2009
UK property owners have been issued with a home improvement warning ahead of the forthcoming bank holiday weekend.
22 May 2009
NEC show proves popular with homeowners
The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show is set to run until Sunday of this week (March 22nd) and has already surprised organisers with the number of people it has attracted.
20 Mar 2009
The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show is set to run until Sunday of this week (March 22nd) and has already surprised organisers with the number of people it has attracted.
20 Mar 2009
MPs call for more new homes to combat recession
Britain needs to start building more new homes if it is to climb out of the recession while also allowing first-time buyers onto the property ladder.
25 Feb 2009
Britain needs to start building more new homes if it is to climb out of the recession while also allowing first-time buyers onto the property ladder.
25 Feb 2009
Listed properties present 'some advantages' to owners
Living in a listed building can present challenges to homeowners but there are also "some advantages".
12 Nov 2008
Living in a listed building can present challenges to homeowners but there are also "some advantages".
12 Nov 2008
Expert opinion important when considering a loft conversion
Homeowners who are thinking about converting their loft should seek the advice of a professional beforehand.
10 Nov 2008
Homeowners who are thinking about converting their loft should seek the advice of a professional beforehand.
10 Nov 2008
House building sector witnessing 'challenging' time
The current conditions in the construction industry are "extremely challenging", according to one expert.
04 Nov 2008
The current conditions in the construction industry are "extremely challenging", according to one expert.
04 Nov 2008
Don't make rash renovation decisions, architect advises
Homeowners should not rush into any decisions about renovations to their property, an architectural firm has suggested.
16 Oct 2008
Homeowners should not rush into any decisions about renovations to their property, an architectural firm has suggested.
16 Oct 2008
New planning laws 'more straightforward'
Changes to the UK's planning laws will make it easier for homeowners to improve their property.
16 Oct 2008
Changes to the UK's planning laws will make it easier for homeowners to improve their property.
16 Oct 2008
New builds well-suited to ground source heat pumps
Ground source heat pumps can be successfully used in new build properties, but are not so suited to older homes.
15 Oct 2008
Ground source heat pumps can be successfully used in new build properties, but are not so suited to older homes.
15 Oct 2008
Housing targets should focus on quality, not quantity
The government and house builders should be thinking more about the kind of homes that need building rather than the number, it has been claimed.
08 Oct 2008
The government and house builders should be thinking more about the kind of homes that need building rather than the number, it has been claimed.
08 Oct 2008
New home builds 'fall to 50-year low'
Research has indicated that new private-house building activity is at a 50-year low.
03 Oct 2008
Research has indicated that new private-house building activity is at a 50-year low.
03 Oct 2008
New build code of conduct 'to increase market confidence'
The new code of conduct and redress scheme being set up by home builders for unsatisfied homebuyers will increase consumer confidence in the UK housing market, it has been claimed.
30 Sep 2008
The new code of conduct and redress scheme being set up by home builders for unsatisfied homebuyers will increase consumer confidence in the UK housing market, it has been claimed.
30 Sep 2008
Region strategy for east of England receives mixed response
The government has published its Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) for the east of England.
13 May 2008
The government has published its Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) for the east of England.
13 May 2008
Tory leader to speak on countryside housing issues
David Cameron is to give a speech on the future of the UK countryside.
09 May 2008
David Cameron is to give a speech on the future of the UK countryside.
09 May 2008
Govt needs to focus on empty homes
The government needs to look at bringing empty homes back into use if it is to meet its housing targets.
02 May 2008
The government needs to look at bringing empty homes back into use if it is to meet its housing targets.
02 May 2008
Brownfield development needs green focus
The development of brownfield sites should focus on creating green environments.
14 Mar 2008
The development of brownfield sites should focus on creating green environments.
14 Mar 2008
Home improvers to benefit from new Bill
The New Planning Reform Bill will have a large impact on home improvers.
04 Mar 2008
The New Planning Reform Bill will have a large impact on home improvers.
04 Mar 2008
Target for rural homes welcomed
A new target for affordable new homes in rural communities has been welcomed by Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE).
03 Mar 2008
A new target for affordable new homes in rural communities has been welcomed by Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE).
03 Mar 2008
New housing strategy launched
The government has launched a new housing strategy which could change the face of UK new builds.
28 Feb 2008
The government has launched a new housing strategy which could change the face of UK new builds.
28 Feb 2008
Brits opt for open-plan living
Millions of rooms have disappeared from UK homes in the last five years as people choose to live in an open-plan environment.
29 Jan 2008
Millions of rooms have disappeared from UK homes in the last five years as people choose to live in an open-plan environment.
29 Jan 2008
Renovations increase in appeal
Self-builds and renovations may be more appealing to homeowners as the UK housing market goes through a tough period.
23 Jan 2008
Self-builds and renovations may be more appealing to homeowners as the UK housing market goes through a tough period.
23 Jan 2008
Govt housing plans dealt blow
Gordon Brown's plans to build three million new homes across the UK have been dealt a blow by a new report.
29 Aug 2007
Gordon Brown's plans to build three million new homes across the UK have been dealt a blow by a new report.
29 Aug 2007
Housing plans slammed
Plans to increase the number of new homes being built in the UK have been criticised by a government advisor.
16 Aug 2007
Plans to increase the number of new homes being built in the UK have been criticised by a government advisor.
16 Aug 2007
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