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035 _a(Sirsi) u111479
100 _aGreeman, A.
245 _aConstructive progress
260 _c2001
490 _aEstates Gazette
_v(0110) 10 March 2001, 59-61(3)
520 _aIn the light of recent takeover bids by Taylor Woodrow and Persimmon, looks at the prospects of further consolidation, and mergers, among housebuilders. Details the views of a number of industry players. Many market analysts believe there will be further consolidation, resulting in fewer, larger firms. However other analysts, such as Steve Charnock at Charterhouse, are less convinced. Size is not necessarily advantageous in the housing business, whereas local knowledge is an imperative. Table.
590 _aABS
650 _aHOUSE BUILDERS
650 _aCONSOLIDATION
650 _aTAKEOVERS
650 _aTAYLOR WOODROW
650 _aPERSIMMON
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT
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