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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

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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

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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

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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

Richard Jones

Productivity and efficiency

July 6, 2022 Comment

Arcadis partner Richard Jones looks at productivity and efficiency and specifically as it applies to procurement

John Johnston

Achieving the new Fabric Energy Efficiency Standards

July 6, 2022 Comment

John Johnston of A Proctor Group looks at the changes made to Building Regulations Part L and Part O last month

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Government must work with us to meet housing goals

July 6, 2022 Comment

HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley is calling on the government to work with the industry to ensure housing goals are achieved

David O'Leary

The resurgence of nimbyism in Westminster

July 6, 2022 Comment

HBF strategy and external affairs director David O’Leary despairs at the anti-development and nimbyist rhetoric of MPs