Land & New Homes
News focusing on new homes, housing development, land acquisition and joint venture projects between agents and developers.
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Notorious property scam moves into its final stage after FCA action
Samuel Exall and associates ripped off some £3 million from inexperienced investors via a land banking scheme.
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In high tech Britain, new homes still being built with ultra-slow broadband
One in five new-builds only has access to slowest technology, according to survey by Broadband Genie.
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Green controversy! Minister backs plans to get rid of private gardens for new-builds
Agents may soon have one less item to include in their property details for homes- a patch of greenery at the back.
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Government extends Help to Buy cut-off date to prevent deals falling apart
Minister says purchasers using Help to Buy now have until at least 30th March to complete their transactions after many sites were closed down during Covid.
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Covid commuter hotspots signal a breath of fresh air for housing market
People looking to move home want gardens, countryside locations and fast broadbands – with a quick commute if needed.
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Taylor Wimpey shares fall 8% as profits plunge and home completions plummet
But better news on the horizon for house builder as completions for 2020 forward sold by 97% – but pipeline has slowed.
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Major new East London housing scheme puts focus on green space
Community life given key emphasis in 3,800-home Berkeley development in West Ham.
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Brownfield sites set to bring bounceback boost to North-East England
Estate agent reports surge in new instructions amid hopes for new regional growth via brownfield sites.
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