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HBF response to CABE's audit of new housing in the North

"CABE's report makes it clear that delivering good urban design is complex. Developers need the right climate within which to work and their good practice has …

HBF Weekly News Summary, 18 November 2005

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry. Available to members only.

Member Briefing - Section 38 commuted sums - latest position

The HBF and Haslam Homes have won a significant victory in the battle against commuted sums.

HBF Weekly News Summary, 11 November 2005

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry. Available to members only.

Part M - good news

There have been proposals to include Lifetime Homes Standards in a review of Part M.

HBF Weekly News Summary, 4 November 2005

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry. Available to members only.

Health and Safety Committee meeting 29 September 2005

The HBF Health and Safety Committee and the Housebuilders' Health and Safety Forum met on 29 September 2005.

HBF Weekly News Summary, 28 October 2005

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry. Available to members only.

Part L - latest position on 27 October 2005

HBF has succeeded in persuading ODPM to delay the implementation of the new Part L (and Part F) until April 2006.