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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

Mark Lane

Time for government to reconsider nutrient neutrality

Nov. 15, 2022 Comment

Mark Lane, director of national planning consultancy DPP, calls on the government to reconsider its position on the issues surrounding nutrient neutrality

Rachel Asquith

The need for an adaptable marketing strategy

Nov. 3, 2022 Comment

Rachel Asquith, managing partner at AF Oliver, discusses the marketing skills required in a time of great change

Sam Stafford

The potential impact of Investment Zones on new homes delivery

Nov. 3, 2022 Comment

Samuel Stafford, HBF planning director, looks at the new Investment Zone initiative. Will they boost additional new home delivery?

Andrew Williams

All change?

Sept. 12, 2022 Comment

Andrew Williams, md of planning consultancy Boyer, looks at what the industry could expect for planning under the new prime minister and housing secretary

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New PM can bring a fresh start in tricky year

Sept. 7, 2022 Comment

HBF boss Stewart Baseley reflects on the multitude of challenges facing the industry – government support is needed to resolve the issues

Matt Fleming

Stay ahead of the “Price Curve”

Sept. 7, 2022 Comment

AF Oliver executive chairman Matt Fleming argues that this is a dangerous time when reputations can be won and lost

Matthew Carter

Why innovation is seldom a quick fix

Sept. 7, 2022 Comment

Matthew Carter of H+H discusses a pragmatic solution for MMC based on a partnership approach

Nicola Balmer

Time to get your house in order on ESG

Aug. 11, 2022 Comment

Nicola Balmer, Winckworth Sherwood's real estate finance partner, explains why all housebuilders should put ESG considerations front and centre

Paul Staley

Partnering to embrace the Build to Rent opportunity

July 19, 2022 Comment

The Build to Rent market is bigger and more diverse than it has ever been. Getting the right partners involved is key, says Paul Staley, md of Wise Living

Matt Fleming

What is the value of a housebuilder brand?

July 6, 2022 Comment

Matt Fleming, executive chairman at AF Oliver, discusses the nature of “brand” in the housebuilding sphere