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UK builders, govt need to fix home shortage - regulator

British housebuilders need to build more, better quality homes and the government needs to streamline a complex planning system to fix a chronic shortage that drives up prices, the competition regulator said today following a year-long study.
Business • 26 Feb 24

UK housing stocks slump as HSBC warns of downturn

Shares in British housebuilders' index tumbled to a near nine-year low today after analysts at HSBC warned that the country is on the cusp of a housing downturn.
Business • 02 Sep 22

UK's Taylor Wimpey sees strong demand for homes

Britain's third-largest homebuilder Taylor Wimpey said it still sees strong demand for its homes in the second half, despite the market grappling with Brexit worries and rising costs.
Business • 13 Nov 19

Taylor Wimpey to return £250m to shareholders

Taylor Wimpey said it would return £250m to shareholders over the next two years.
Business • 26 Feb 14

UK builders' profit jumps boost recovery hopes

UK builders Taylor Wimpey, Galliford Try and Redrow said they would meet or beat full-year expectations.
Business • 04 Jul 13

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