Planning granted for major modular homes scheme in Bristol

Planning granted for major modular homes scheme in Bristol Planning consent has been granted for Legal & General Modular Homes to deliver 185 homes in Lockleaze, Bristol. The scheme, which has been developed in conjunction with Bristol City Council, will see two-, three- and four-bedroom houses along with one- and two-bedroom apartments developed on land…

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Owner occupation rates creep up over four years

Owner occupation rates creep up over four years While owner-occupation rates did not increase between 2018-19 and 2019-20, rates are up slightly from 2016-17. Of the estimated 23.8 million households in England, 15.4 million or 65% were owner-occupiers in 2019-20, unchanged from 2018-19 but an increase from 63% in 2016-17. The last time 65% of…

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Vistry to reinstate dividend following strong trading

Vistry to reinstate dividend following strong trading Following strong cash generation and a significant reduction in leverage, Vistry’s Board are considering reinstating the FY20 dividend. “As stated in our trading update of 12 November 2020, the Group expects to deliver FY20 profit before tax at the top end of the range of £130m to £140m,…

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What housebuilders need to know about the Spending Review

What housebuilders need to know about the Spending Review The package to build more homes and level up communities across England includes: £7.1 billion National Home Building Fund to build more affordable, sustainable and beautiful homes across England; Funding to level up and strengthen communities, including new £4 billion Levelling Up Fund; More money for councils, with…

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Architects push government for council housing revolution

Architects push government for council housing revolution The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is calling on the Government to end the housing crisis by giving support and resource to local authorities to deliver the next generation of council housing across England. In a new report, ‘Homes for all: Putting council housing at the heart of…

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