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October 2010 - Developers take wider issues into account

Housebuilders are increasingly addressing the ‘livability’ factor of their developments, with more than ever presented with a Building for Life award in recognition, this year.

Date Published: 26 October 2010

September 2010 - New-matic pressure gives market a boost

New build developers have had plenty to shout about in the last few weeks with a run of better than expected results from some of the top ten housebuilders in the country. This month however, the nation is being invited to share in the good news about buying a brand new home with New Homes Month.

Date Published: 30 September 2010

August 2010 - Green for go when it comes to buying new

As the bank holiday approaches homeowners not away enjoying sunnier climes, will be turn their attention to their homes. As well as the conventional garden clear-out, many will be making their annual pilgrimage to the local DIY store to plan home improvements, whether it is choosing a new kitchen or bathroom, or simply giving a room a fresh lick of paint.

Date Published: 26 August 2010

July 2010 - Seaside property prices hot up in the sunshine

Steve Lees, Director at smartnewhomes.com - Whether we’ve had an early summer or not weather-wise remains to be seen, but some lucky homeowners will be pleased they are moving in time for the summer holidays.

Date Published: 26 July 2010

June 2010 - The pledge to put a stop to so-called ‘garden grabbing’

The new housing minister, Grant Schapps, is off to a flying start having already set in motion one of the Conservative and Lib Dem’s election pledges – to put a stop to so-called ‘garden grabbing’.

Date Published: 24 June 2010

May 2010 - Can the coalition get to grips with the UK housing market?

In last month’s column I discussed the concept of the nation being ‘on-hold’ as it awaited the outcome of the general election. If indeed this was the case, at the time of writing at least, it remains so with details of the Conservative and Lib Dem coalition and its effects on housing policy still to be formally announced. To a certain extent we remain in the dark about how exactly our country is to be run.

Date Published: 17 May 2010

April 2010 - Your well-informed vote really will count

For those of us who are interested in the outcome of the election, asking questions to see if the political parties have formulated real policies over housing and the building of new homes is important.

Date Published: 13 April 2010

March 2010 - The Chronic Housing Shortage

Two months until the general election and the three main political parties have now revealed their suggestions for dealing with one of the UK’s most pressing issues - the chronic housing shortage.

Date Published: 11 March 2010

February 2010 - Green Living

Now that the energy-efficiency of a property has hit the headlines in light of recent warnings of rising bills, a good energy-efficiency rating is likely to become a prerequisite for any homeowner and homebuyer.

Date Published: 10 February 2010

January 2010 - A Tale of Two Halves

As I look forward to what the new decade has in store for the new homes market, I’m struck by how 2009 was a tale of two halves for the housebuilding industry.

Date Published: 12 January 2010