Mayhem in the planning system
The government's determination to change the planning system and the lack of transitional arrangements have, according to one planning expert, caused mayhem. But, as Suzie Mayes reports, it's only temporary
An appetite to build
Richard Jones of EC Harris argues that the UK is set to become increasingly reliant on the private sector to lead the recovery of the housing market – but it needs the government to create the environment for it to flourish
Working overtime on local issues
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley explains the efforts being made by the industry to liaise with government on the effects on the industry of the recent changes in planning
Lawrence of London Square
Ex-Barratt man Adam Lawrence has caused something of a stir by launching a new London housebuilder backed by £100 million of funding. Suzie Mayes hears of his plans to create a 600 homes a year developer by 2015
A huge fiscal gamble
The government believes that its unprecedented fiscal measures will not harm Britain’s economic recovery. But this means uncertainty for the weakening housing market
Why the Borgias are good for innovation
The travails of the past two years have prompted the industry to innovate and excel more than ever, reflected in the excellence of the entries in this year's Housebuilder Awards says Ben Roskrow
Keep calm and carry on
The coalition is setting about its task with evangelical zeal, and housebuilding may suffer. But the future remains bright if we just hang on tight, says Ben Roskrow
But where to find the land?
Now that the UK knows who is in government, housebuilders can get back to work. But as Steve Menary explains, difficulties and uncertainties surround land acquisition which could make housing growth difficult
Housing– the holy grail of economic recovery
Richard Jones of EC Harris hopes that the new government does not forget housing. It is what the economy needs to get back on track
Radical politics trump economics
The coalition government’s radical localist agenda, and its radical planning proposals, appear to leave limited room for economic or market considerations. Home builders will have to put the economic case for housing supply very forcefully, says John Stewart
