Scottish construction firms forced into liquidation

Collapse of building firms raises job loss fears

Industry bosses in Scotland have warned that urgent action is needed to prevent job losses in the construction sector.

Landlords: cuts will affect service standards

More than a fifth of social landlords think they will be forced to lower service standards as a result of government spending cuts.

Construction 'key' as UK enters double dip recession

The construction industry holds the key to kickstarting the faltering economy, according to leading industry figures.

Banks blamed for Strathclyde demise

Scottish construction groups have criticised banks for exerting too much pressure on house builders after the collapse of Strathclyde Homes.

Stat attack

Colour charts

As voters across England, Scotland and Wales prepare to go to the polls, we assess the key battlegrounds for housing

Scrapheap challenge

The price of metal has risen sky high making pipes, railings and even boilers an irresistible target to thieves. Chloë Stothart finds out how one housing association is tackling the growing problem of metal theft

Fielding opposition

Proposed legislation on registration of village greens would reduce risk to developers. Eollyn Ives, solicitor in the property team at Devonshires Solicitors, explains

Bright ideas

Elderly and disabled people don’t have to live with ugly adaptations to their homes. Katie Puckett finds out about a contest shining a light on good design

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