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The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

James Hulbert

What Part L 2021 means for insulation specification

June 3, 2021 Comment

James Hulbert, head of housing at Knauf Insulation, looks in detail at the very real challenges of the new Part L

Liam McAvoy

Why connectivity is key for smart BTR developments

June 3, 2021 Comment

Liam McAvoy, managing director – business development at Hyperoptic, highlights the importance of quality WiFi and connectivity to residents

Kelly Haupt

The role of brand in residential marketing

June 3, 2021 Comment

Kelly Haupt, group account director at Aylesworth Fleming, says that now is the time to focus on your brand to woo the next generation of buyers

Matt Hare

First Homes – a strong and bold initiative

June 3, 2021 Comment

A new form of affordable housing, First Homes, will come into effect soon. Matt Hare, partner at Carter Jonas (Cambridge), takes a look at what is it, and how …

Richard Jones

Future Homes and First Homes - changing the landscape

June 3, 2021 Comment

Arcadis partner Richard Jones looks at two key government initiatives which are set to change the plans and business focus of UK housebuilders

Government faces backbench battle to deliver on home ownership

June 3, 2021 Comment

Laura Markus, policy and public affairs officer at the HBF, notes from the Queen’s Speech that the government is keen to push on with its post-pandemic agenda

Richard Jones

A flexible approach to housing delivery

May 5, 2021 Comment

Arcadis partner Richard Jones says the blurring of public and private sector roles in housing delivery is not a bad thing

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Relishing the challenge of perennial problems

May 5, 2021 Comment

As we move into the “new normal”, HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley welcomes the fact that the industry’s attention is turning away from the pandemic

Crispin Tomlinson

Living well for longer

May 5, 2021 Comment

Crispin Tomlinson, head of residential at international law firm DAC Beachcroft, sees a growing interest in later life living accommodation