Features

The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

The case for higher planning fees

The case for higher planning fees

March 1, 2016 Feature

Sean Egan, Home Group's director of development, argues that allowing councils to boost fees could lead to better resourced planning teams

Keeping your lone workers safe

Keeping your lone workers safe

March 1, 2016 Feature

Housebuilder looks at the risks that lone workers in the industry face and what can be done to keep them safe

Regal team

Regal team

March 1, 2016 Feature

Regal Homes is a London developer, founded by good friends Paul Eden and Simon De Friend. Suzie Mayestalks to the pair about their high quality schemes and cha…

Tech zone

Tech zone

March 1, 2016 Feature

NHBC's head of housebuilding Mark Jonesexplains how the organisation is helping builders stay up-to-date with all of the latest technical developments and legi…

Weston's "five-a-day" strategy for growth

Weston's "five-a-day" strategy for growth

March 1, 2016 Feature

Weston Homes is progressing well with its growth strategy with several schemes set to launch this spring. Suzie Mayes talks to Bob Weston, chairman and md, abo…

Khan on course for London mayor

March 1, 2016 Feature

Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS, argues that the London mayoral elections will have an impact well beyond the capital, and…

Key planning reviews threaten more uncertainty

Key planning reviews threaten more uncertainty

March 1, 2016 Feature

This year could see uncertainty and disruption in the planning process as the government seeks to review both the New Homes Bonus and the Community Infrastruct…

The fine line between regeneration and gentrification

The fine line between regeneration and gentrification

Feb. 1, 2016 Feature

Sean Egan, Home Group's director of development, says that housing associations should be at the heart of the government's plans to regenerate "sink estates"

"We must not lose sight of the fact that the country still has a drastic shortage of quality new homes"

"We must not lose sight of the fact that the country still has a drastic shortage of quality new homes"

Feb. 1, 2016 Feature

As we enter a new year, NHBC chief executive Mike Quinton looks back at 2015 and the challenges ahead for the housebuilding industry over the next 12 months

Pride in the Job 2015

Pride in the Job 2015

Feb. 1, 2016 Feature

Five exceptional housebuilders have fought off much competition to be named the UK's Supreme Winners at the NHBC's Pride in the Job Awards 2015 gala final.&nbs…