Damned if you do…
Ben Roskrow addresses the negativity levelled at NewBuy and explains why the scheme is not a "love-in" between industry and government
The right to open our windows
New research shows that people like the cost savings in their energy efficient new homes but that they are not fully embracing the sustainability adventure. Be…
Aiming to please
After Artisan’s shares were dropped from the AIM index, Steve Menary tracks the activities of other smaller listed housebuilders
Learning lessons on framework tenders
Richard Jones of EC Harris gives advice to clients and service providers on best practice for framework tenders in light of the imminent re-tender of the HCA’s…
Negotiations on NewBuy
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley provides an update on talks on the NewBuy mortgage scheme and reflects on the latest encouraging customer satisfaction r…
Medium term outlook challenges the industry
In the first of two articles, John Stewart charts the unprecedented market and policy conditions the industry has survived since 2007 and looks to an uncertain…
Winning hearts and minds on zero carbon
Looking through the NHBC Foundation’s research into attitudes towards zero carbon, Ben Roskrow says that it is time to build on the good work and win hearts an…
New regulations? Yes, minister
Ben Roskrow argues that civil servants cannot resist introducing new regulations - despite promises to the contrary - as is proven by the latest wave of consul…
Optimistic notes from big builders
Listed builders have been reporting good news so far this year, making the Housebuilder index look a little healthier. Steve Menary reports
Ten reasons to be cheerful
Richard Jones, head of regeneration and growth at EC Harris, starts the year on an optimistic note with ten causes for optimism in the residential sector
