Features

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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BEYOND '26 LIVE review

April 6, 2026 Feature

NHBC looks back at BEYOND ‘26 LIVE, which took place in Coventry in late February

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The Interview - Dave Smith, Matt Vincent, Spitfire Homes

April 6, 2026 Feature

Suzie Mayes talks to Dave Smith and Matt Vincent, respectively managing director and operations director of Spitfire Homes

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Social value stars

April 6, 2026 Feature

Julie Baker, Keepmoat North West’s social value manager, was crowned 2025's Housebuilder Star for her dedication to young people. Suzie Mayes reports

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Addressing the section 106 affordable housing problem

March 8, 2026 Feature

Suzie Mayes looks at the government's measures to tackle the section 106 affordable housing crisis

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A look at NHBC's statistics

March 8, 2026 Feature

Housebuilder looks into NHBC’s statistics, offering detailed information on new home construction

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The Interview - Jon Di-Stefano, Greencore Homes

March 7, 2026 Feature

Jon Di-Stefano became chief executive of sustainable housebuilder Greencore Homes in 2022. He talks to Suzie Mayes

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Celebrating women in construction

March 5, 2026 Feature

To mark Women in Construction Week (March 1-7) and International Women’s Day on March 8, Suzie Mayes reports on the women working in housebuilding

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Industry considers revamped NPPF

Feb. 8, 2026 Feature

A year after the revised National Planning Policy Framework comes another new version. Suzie Mayes reports

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The Interview - Tim Grey, Llanmoor Homes

Feb. 8, 2026 Feature

Tim Grey, sales director of South Wales-based Llanmoor Homes, talks to Suzie Mayes

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New Homes Week gives the power to move

Feb. 5, 2026 Feature

New Homes Week 2026 is underway this week (February 2-8) with the theme of the “Power to Move.” Suzie Mayes reports