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Member Briefing - Money Laundering

Money laundering - new regulations New money laundering regulations came into force in the UK on 1 March 2004. The regulations cover, among others, estate …

Member Briefing - Money Laundering

Money laundering - new regulations New money laundering regulations came into force in the UK on 1 March 2004. The regulations cover, among others, estate …

HBF response to Brent draft affordable housing SPG

HBF has submitted objections to the London Borough of Brent's draft affordable housing SPG.

Luton Local Plan - Revised Deposit Draft

HBF has submitted written representations to Luton Borough Council in response to the alterations made at the Revised Deposit Stage.

HBF Weekly News Summary 18 March 2004

A weekly news summary covering all aspects of the housebuilding industry from Pierre Williams, HBF's head of media, available to members only.

Barker, HBF's Initial Briefing

HBF welcomes Barker’s recognition of the housing supply crisis and the holistic approach taken in her recommendations.

Defra consultation - remediation of land affected by contamination - a regulatory summary

Defra has issued a consultation on draft guidance in response to the specific recommendations of the Kirby report.

Member Briefing - Barker Review

The Barker Review contains a wide range of recommendations covering planning, taxation and the housebuilding industry. The government, which has accepted the r…

Assembly advises OFWAT not to hold up development

Guidance from the Welsh Assembly Government to the director general of water services on the 2004 review of water price limits stresses that "economic developm…

East of England Development Agency - Regional Economic Strategy

The HBF has submitted comments to the East of England Development Agency concerning the content of its draft Regional Economic Strategy which is now being revi…