Release drives Persimmon back into black

Margin call

Barratt results show drop in completions

Barratt has reported a slight fall in completions during its financial year, and said the market remains ‘challenging’ outside London and the south east.

House builder in £1.9bn shareholder windfall

The UK’s second-largest house builder has become the latest contractor to post improved profits for 2011 amid signs of green shoots in the construction industry.

Morrison in £12.7m loss

Housing repairs and maintenance contractor Morrison suffered significant losses in the first six months of the 2011/12 financial year, after seeing a sharp downturn in its high-value work.

House builder posts revenue increase

House builder Redrow will not pay a dividend to its shareholders despite an improved financial performance in the second half of 2011.

Knocking down barriers

Finance Bill reforms aim to make it easier and cheaper to invest in the housing market. James Duncan, partner at Winckworth Sherwood, explains

Ready for lift off

House builders must be ready to react if government initiatives deliver a boost to the sector, says property expert Rebecca Kibby

Going spare

The government’s contentious ‘bedroom tax’ on under-occupying tenants is set to become law this month. Alex Turner looks at the disproportionate effect it’s likely to have in the north

Time to focus

Associations should prepare for freedom of information requests and greater transparency

Health check

Can living in an energy-efficient home improve residents’ well-being? Gentoo’s latest retrofit pilot aims to find out. Martin Hilditch reports