http://www.pattinson.co.uk/The CONSTRUCTION news and information60http://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Sustainable_homes_milestone_for_Scotland.htmFully sustainablem zero carbon homes will come to Scotland in 2008...Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:53:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/First_zero_carbon_homes_to_be_built_in_Scotland.htmPlans to build the first Scottish sustainable homes in zero carbon standard have been unveiled...Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:53:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Flipping_-_not_just_for_pancakes.htm?Buying Off-Plan? is quickly becoming the savvy investor's key phrase when seeking investment property to fulfill their needs. Simply put, buying off plan means investing in properties under construction...Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:53:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Making_the_right_decisions_in_a_tough_market.htmAn innovative new service that will revolutionise the way houses are bought and sold in England and Wales has been developed by Betternest.co.uk...Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:53:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/The_myth_of_Wind_Farm_price_erosion.htmThe perceived negative impact of wind farms on property prices may be a myth, say surveyors...Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:53:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Credit_crunch_hits_construction.htmA slowing housing market has dampened confidence in the UK's construction industry...Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/New-build_crisis_intensifies.htmThe UK is suffering from a major shortfall in new-build homes...Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Government_risks_missing_CO2_housing_targets.htmThe Government is at risk of failing to meet CO2 targets on new housing, reports Jon Land in www.24dash.com...Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/New_proposals_to_boost_house-building.htmHousing and Planning Minister Yvette Cooper has unveiled a major £500m package of proposals to accelerate the building of the homes families and first-time buyers desperately need...Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Romania_will_rule_Europe.htmRomania is set to be Europe's number one investment destination over the next 10 years...Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Invest_in_Australias_next_growth_cycle.htmLocal investors are returning to the east coast markets of Australia as record vacancy rates continue to drive up rental returns, reports Home Port Property...Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Greening_new_build_around_the_world.htmWith the world feeling the effects of climate change, developers around the world are becoming ever more aware of the need reduce their carbon emissions...Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/SW_home_owners_urged_to_sign_up_to_flood_defences.htmThe Environment Agency has renewed its appeal for people to sign-up to the free Flood Warnings Direct system...Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Brits_in_home_repairs_shock.htmBrits forked-out a massive £48.7 billion on unexpected bills over the last 12 months, with home repairs bleeding householders dry...Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/OFT_springs_housing_surprise.htmThe OFT has announced a surprise review of the UK's housebuilding industry...Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Buyers_love_Inflationary_wrecks.htmWhy are buyers seduced into paying top prices for houses that might have foxes living in the kitchen...? Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Devious_white_paper_slammed.htmChanges to the planning system could kill off loft conversions...Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Brits_build_SA_dream_homes.htmBrits are flocking to SA to build their dream homes...Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Housing_starts_piecemeal.htmApplications to build new homes across the UK have increased by a small percentage...Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/For_returns_of_up_to_75pc_look_to_the_Caribbean....htmPort St George Investments Ltd is offering a unique and exciting opportunity to get involved in a new development in the Bahamas at the pre-planning stage...Wed, 23 May 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Planners_order_demolition_of_dream_house.htmA £400,000 house built without planning permission in a picturesque village must be knocked down, reports The Guardian...Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:58:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Wind_farm_property_price_impact_is_a_myth.htmThe perceived negative impact of wind farms on property prices may be a myth, say surveyors...Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:58:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/London_sewage_tunnel_gets_breath_of_fresh_air.htmLondon crosses a significant hurdle towards the River Thames being free from weekly sewage discharges by way of an agreement for a 30km long Thames tunnel...Fri, 23 Mar 2007 13:58:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/The_rise_in_gated_community_living_in_Sofia.htmwww.bulgariarevealed.com discuss the rise of the gated community in Bulgaria's capital, Sofia...Wed, 21 Mar 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Flood_land_rethink_to_protect_homes.htm?Turquoise belts' around waterways are set to become a planning tool to protect homes from flooding... Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Green_light_for_flat-pack_housing_estate.htmIkea gets planning permission for its first UK housing development...Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/House_builders_set_to_miss_green_target.htmThe UK will not meet its green housing targets, mortgage advisors believe...Tue, 06 Mar 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/East_End_rivers_get_Olympic_go_for_gold.htmA new lock will open up waterways around the Olympic Park area to construction and passenger transport for the 2012 games...Fri, 02 Mar 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Thailand_property_market_overview.htmThe Thai property market continues to thrive with sophisticated destinations like Phuket leading the way...Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Years_biggest_property_show_this_weekend.htmWith only three days to go until the launch of this year's Homebuyer Show (2-4 March) at ExCel London, the property industry is gearing up for a weekend of superb property deals, exciting investment opportunities and invaluable knowledge gathering...Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Building_firms_launch_green_council.htmSome of the UK's leading building firms are joining forces to limit the environmental impact of the nation's homes and offices...Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Young_investors_choose_Spain_for_home_in_the_sun.htmYounger families are flocking to buy second homes in Spain, reports SmartNewHomes.com...Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/House_building_up_year_on_year.htmHouse building starts and completions were up on 2005 figures, a government report says, but only by a small amount...Thu, 15 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/New_housing_fails_design_standards.htmFour out of five new homes fail to measure up to design quality specifications; some are so poor they should never have been built...Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/700_eco-homes_for_Epsoms_disused_hospitals.htmA development of new homes that could cut carbon emissions by up to 50% is planned for Epsom... Tue, 13 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Continued_progress_in_using_brownfield_land.htmThe proportion of new housing built on previously developed land has increased for the eighth year in a row...Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:55:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Will_Spain_and_Morocco_get_their_own_Chunnel.htmThe governments of Morocco and Spain are currently in talks about constructing an underwater tunnel to connect the two countries, reports Craig Whitlock of Washington Post Foreign Service...Thu, 01 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/700_first-time_initiative_homes_unveiled.htmThe first homes in a scheme that enables first-time buyers to get a foot onto the property ladder by paying 50% of the price of a new property have been unveiled... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Golf_in_Portugal_to_get_50_million_Euro_investment.htmPortuguese tourism officials have recently announced a 50 million investment in promoting golf throughout Portugal...Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Surplus_public_land_data_should_be_revealed.htmThe government should reveal how much surplus public land is available to provide more affordable homes, according to a planning campaign charity... Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Lifestyle_preferences_shape_new_home_choices.htmCars and dining are northerners' choice while southerners prefer books and bedrooms...Wed, 24 Jan 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/125000_more_units_to_hit_Dubai_market.htmAt least 125,000 more residential units will be launched in Dubai between 2007 and 2009, reports Ahmad A. Elewa of www.gulfnews.com...Tue, 23 Jan 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Office_of_the_future.htmA glass building with no air conditioning doesn't sound too attractive, but when heat-of-summer visitors praise the effective cooling, it's time to take another look...Fri, 19 Jan 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Australias_West_Coast_in_property_boom.htmThe city of Perth on Australia's west coast is enjoying a massive property boom, reports Principal International...Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:03:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Investing_in_Morocco.htmPaul Staines, Director of Saffron Villas speaks with Adam Samuel of Nubricks.com to give his insider information on purchasing property in Morocco...Sat, 13 Jan 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Plymouths_Berlin_Wall_tumbles.htmThe first section of a three-metre high security wall that has divided Plymouth's Devonport community for over 50 years has been breeched opening a temporary vista through to Cornwall... Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Property_Frontiers_2007_hotspots.htmProperty Frontiers give their tips on new property markets to look out for... Thu, 04 Jan 2007 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Housebuilder_looks_to_build_up_land_bank.htmHousebuilder Persimmon foresees further increases in house prices a wants a bigger land bank... Fri, 22 Dec 2006 13:35:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/South_Africa_acts_to_limit_coastal_construction.htmSouth Africa's government has recently passed a draft bill limiting property development and ownership in coastal areas which many are interpreting as a step to restrict foreign investment in these areas, reports www.fly-2let.co.uk...Fri, 22 Dec 2006 13:35:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/4_hotspots_to_look_out_for_in_2007.htmInternational property company escapes2.com are tipping Panama City, Jersey, Istanbul and Slovakia as hot prospects for 2007...Thu, 21 Dec 2006 13:35:00 GMT