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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

Ben Roskrow

Back to building but not like before

Oct. 1, 2009 Comment

The industry is getting back on its feet despite dire predictions of the demise of the traditional housebuilding model. However, don't expect a return to the v…

Ben Roskrow

A unique insight into the industry

Sept. 2, 2009 Comment

The September edition of Housebuilder includes a fascinating and unique expert analysis of the industry. Ben Roskrow discusses the findings

Countdown

Sept. 1, 2009 Comment

There are signs of a revival in planning applications for some UK regions, but for others the situation remains grim and comparable figures in all regions tell…

Results driven

Sept. 1, 2009 Comment

Is now the right time to buy land? Steve Menary looks at the housebuilders making cash calls to buy land and considers how writedowns are affecting the market

Open plans

Sept. 1, 2009 Comment

Richard Jones of EC Harris wonders how section 106 obligations will pan out as the downturn eases, and finds some imaginative thinking

John Stewart

Home building upturn

Sept. 1, 2009 Comment

Housing starts have staged a surprising recovery since the turn of the year, but there are many obstacles in the way of a full recovery

Ben Roskrow

A fascinating analysis of a challenged industry

Sept. 1, 2009 Comment

Of the suggested opportunities, no one ranked the possibility that a new government will improve development opportunity in their top four, reflecting the fear…

Taking AIM

July 1, 2009 Comment

Steve Menary looks at the state of play in the AIM market and finds it is not the happiest place to be

An economic rollercoaster towards recovery

July 1, 2009 Comment

Opinion remains divided on where the economy and the housing market stand in this extraordinary economic cycle, says Richard Jones, head of residential and reg…

John Stewart

Rental demand and supply

July 1, 2009 Comment

Britain lacks a professional, institutionally-funded private rented sector for the same reason it has a long-term affordability crisis: severe rationing of per…