England
Mears posts 25% profit increase
Social housing group Mears has today reported a 25 per cent rise in first-half profits.
UK housing slump encouraging rental market
Increasing numbers of homeowners are renting out their property because they are unable to sell it, figures have revealed.
Green housing venture launched
As house builders aim to meet the zero carbon homes target, the Good Homes Alliance (GHA) has teamed up with leading academics and other industry experts to launch a joint-venture to help improve the performance and sustainability of new homes.
Orbis celebrates 100th employee to pass its City & Guilds training programme
While Sir Alan’s TV hunt for a new recruit may have come to an end, Orbis is celebrating the success of its own “Apprentice” scheme after the 100th employee passed its City & Guilds course.
Mears wins £57m social housing contracts
Mears Group has won two 10-year social housing contracts worth a total of £57million.
Warwickshire eco town could get tram link
Developers are promising to invest in an environmentally friendly tram link between Stratford-upon-Avon and Evesham if they get Government permission to build a 6,000-home eco-town in south Warwickshire.
English Courtyard Developments falls into administration
English Courtyard Developments has fallen into administration - leaving four housing schemes incomplete.
Home repossession up by 24%
The number of homeowners in England and Wales facing repossession after falling behind on their mortgages has risen by nearly a quarter in the past year, figures showed today.
Bellway cuts house prices as its profits fall
Housebuilder Bellway has today said its profit margins were being hit as it cut property prices by an average £10,000 to help cash-strapped homebuyers.
White people fear discrimination in social housing
Almost a third of white people believe they are the victims of racism in public services according to a Government survey.
