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Home design for greenfield sites
When Mark Wilkinson first designed his Cone House, it was a serious attempt to persuade house-builders to think outside the box. This was 1995 and Wilkinson was already concerned that cramped and soul-less housing estates were likely to become breeding grounds for a more brutal society, glimpses of which are all too familiar today.
Prime central London property prices grow at record rate
Residential property prices in prime central London increased by 3.9% in July, the highest monthly rate of growth since 1976, according to the Knight Frank Prime Central London Residential Sales Index.
House asking prices rise 0.6% in August
Modest monthly increases continue as average asking prices rise by 0.6% (£1,473), according to the Rightmove House Price Index.
Savills disappointed by early expansion of HIPs
The Government has announced that Home Information Packs (HIPs) and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) will be extended to three bedroom properties from 10 September 2007.
Property industry backs major infrastructure reform
The British Property Federation (BPF) has backed proposals for an Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) in its response to the government's planning white paper consultation.
NAEA uneasy over second phase implementation of HIPs
Today the Government announced that Home Information Packs and Energy Performance Certificates will be launched for three bedroom properties in England and Wales from Monday 10th September 2007.
HIPs extended to three-bed properties
The Government has announced that Home Information Packs (HIPs) and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) will be rolled out to three bedroom properties from 10 September 2007.
Quest’s Q-HIP powers record-breaking HIPs
Quest Associates, supplier of IT solutions to the UK property sector, is pleased to announce that its Q-HIP online HIP technology has been the driving force behind England’s first deliverable Home Information Packs to the general public.
First time nerves - How to get on the property ladder
Today’s housing market is moving really fast, so for many first time buyers, getting a foot on the property ladder can seem like an impossible task.
Investors choose buy to let because of control
New landlords are choosing buy-to-let over other investment options because they believe they will have more control over the success of their investment.
University towns see strong house price rises
Twenty university towns across the UK recorded an increase in house prices of 20% or more over the past year, close to double the nationwide increase of 11%, according to research from Halifax Estate Agents.
Homes would need to be built on green land to meet housing target
If the UK is to meet the government’s housing target of 3 million new homes by 2020, it will have to build 1.8 million new houses on greenfield sites or the Green Belt, argues the first report from the SMF’s Internal Commission, Should the green belt be preserved?
Auction fever at George F White
The George F White diary is rapidly filling up, with several land and property auctions scheduled to take place over the next few weeks.
Government funding for areas hit by July floods
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has announced that 36 local authorities affected by the July floods will receive a share of £6.2 million of Government funding to help the people in their communities in the greatest need.