house building
House prices on their way to pre-recession peak
House prices in the UK have risen by an average of £11,914 in the last month, with total figures almost reaching their 2007 peak, says new research from the Land Registry. Continue reading
Housebuilding reaches strongest levels since 2007
Figures this month have shown that housebuilding activity in the UK is at its strongest level since 2007, with the National House Building Council recording 107,017 registrations for housebuilding between the months of January and September 2014. Continue reading
Work on Old Grammar School unveiled
The Old Grammar School is one of Market Harborough’s most iconic buildings and after 10 months of renovation, is finally ready to be revealed. Continue reading
WW Brown & Sons help The Angel Hotel to restore its Edwardian frontage
WW Brown & Sons are this month working closely with The Angel Hotel to undergo significant restoration work on its façade, in a bid to reinstate the building’s Edwardian frontage. Continue reading
Leicester in UK top five for house price growth
Leicester’s average house price increased by 11% in 2013, placing it 4th in the country for growth, according to a Nationwide survey. Continue reading
What are the most common DIY disasters?
According to a new report by Santander Insurance, one in six people in the UK will attempt some form of home improvement, and 75% of those will do so without any expert help. Continue reading
Harborough Council announces plans to scrap charges in bid to boost house building
Harborough District will scrap council charges on smaller housing developments in order to encourage growth, and provide essential new housing in the area. Continue reading
Spike in home building rates lead to shortage of bricks
Concerns have been raised about shortages of bricks and bricklayers after the rate of house building has picked up at the fastest pace for more than a decade last month. Continue reading
Council cracking down on flood threats in town
Efforts to avoid potential flooding will take place later this year, flood alleviation work will be carried out later this year in a bid to halt potential damage to shops and homes. Continue reading
House building in the UK grows at fastest rate in 11 years
A new report into construction in the UK has this month found that home building grew at its steepest rate since November 2003 in July of this year. Continue reading
