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'Huge pressure' for returns behind Bovis' profit fight

'Huge pressure' for returns behind Bovis' profit fight

30 January 2017

Self-inflicted troubles at Kent’s largest housebuilder highlight the race for returns facing bosses in the sector, according to developers.

Fant Farm: why we love it

Fant Farm: why we love it

27 January 2017

Residents were given their turn on the last day of the Fant Farm public inquiry.

Building problems delay Kent Mining Museum

Building problems delay Kent Mining Museum

27 January 2017

The opening of an £8million visitor centre has been delayed until spring next year, it has been revealed.

Giant mast taller than the Shard rejected

Giant mast taller than the Shard rejected

27 January 2017

Councillors said plans to build two communications masts were "unslightly" as they rejected the proposals.

Plans for mast taller than Shard set to be rejected

Plans for mast taller than Shard set to be rejected

26 January 2017

Plans for a communications mast taller than The Shard are recommended to be rejected by councillors at a planning meeting tonight

Work starts on mental health hospital

Work starts on mental health hospital

25 January 2017

Construction has begun on a 65-bed hospital which forms the next phase of a medical research hub.

Could former immigration centre become hotel?

Could former immigration centre become hotel?

20 January 2017

A closed immigration removal centre could be turned into housing or a hotel, an MP has suggested.

Homes supporters ‘from outside village’

Homes supporters ‘from outside village’

20 January 2017

A housing developer has addressed allegations that letters of support for his scheme in Kent could be disingenuous.

Major homes plan approved

Major homes plan approved

19 January 2017

A former cement works is to be transformed with up to 532 new homes as well as businesses, parks, restaurants, a pub and hotel.

Thousands more homes needed to meet demand

Thousands more homes needed to meet demand

18 January 2017

The former Manston airport site has been included in a far-reaching council blueprint to build thousands more homes.

Bid for 135 homes on Green Belt

Bid for 135 homes on Green Belt

18 January 2017

A proposal to build a housing estate on an orchard looks set to be turned down after protests from residents.

POLL: What do you think should happen to Medway hospital?

POLL: What do you think should happen to Medway hospital?

18 January 2017

With 60,000 more people expected to live in Medway by 2035, proposals for the Towns' future could include a new hospital.

MP speaks up for Maidstone's "rare gem"

MP speaks up for Maidstone's "rare gem"

17 January 2017

All the public seats were taken as the public inquiry into a proposal to develop Fant Farm opened today.

'Small increase' for house prices this year

'Small increase' for house prices this year

17 January 2017

Two of the county's prominent property developers believe house prices in Kent will move upwards in 2017 after a Brexit shock failed to materialise.

Residents ready for battle at planning inquiry

Residents ready for battle at planning inquiry

17 January 2017

Residents are preparing to go head to head with a developer’s barristers over plans to build 225 on farmland.

Plans for new housing estate submitted

Plans for new housing estate submitted

13 January 2017

Proposals for 170 homes to be built on a farmer's field have sparked a mixed response.

Councils eye £35m industrial scheme

Councils eye £35m industrial scheme

12 January 2017

Councillors may invest £35 million of taxpayers money to build offices and warehouses on the banks of the Thames in a bid to create 690 jobs.

Flats to replace disused hospital block

Flats to replace disused hospital block

12 January 2017

A former maternity unit will be knocked down to make room for homes.

Housebuilder paid cash to get people into homes

Housebuilder paid cash to get people into homes

11 January 2017

Bovis Homes offered customers up to £3,000 to move into incomplete homes shortly before it issued a surprise profit warning to investors.

Villagers oppose housing scheme ahead of decision

Villagers oppose housing scheme ahead of decision

11 January 2017

A property developer has defended his application to build 104 homes in Ash, amid a campaign by residents who oppose the scheme

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