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Housing targets are reinstated as Cala beats Pickles in High Court

The High Court has today (Nov 10th) ruled that communities secretary Eric Pickles’ decision to revoke regional strategies and their housing targets was unlawful. The decision – prompted by a legal challenge by Cala Homes – effectively reinstates the regional strategies and housing targets. The House Builders Federation has argued that the government should put [...]

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Housing Minster Grant Shapps announces that New Homes Bonus worth £900m

Housing Minster Grant Shapps announces that New Homes Bonus worth £900m will go ahead, despite radical cuts in the Chancellors spending review. More than £900million has been earmarked for the New Homes Bonus over the next four years giving local authorities a new incentive to get Britain building again.  For every new home approved and [...]

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