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Homes standard brings hope and fears28 June 2016IntelligenceThe Home Quality Mark will have to overcome red tape to fulfil its potentialThe Home Quality Mark will have to overcome red tape to fulfil its potentialRegion: United KingdomMore: BREStandardsSustainablityWhere people liveDesigning & building itRegulationHome Quality MarkCode for Sustainable Homes
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