Ben Roskrow

Looking forward to no more surprises in 2021

Ben Roskrow looks ahead to 2021 with hope, and a little trepidation

A paradox for 2020 and beyond

Ben Roskrow looks at the maxim for life that has helped many get through the difficult days of 2020

Bringing customers along the net zero path

Housebuilder editor Ben Roskrow says the road to net zero is the industry's biggest challenge - and bringing customers on board will be key

Covid and green agenda bring change

Ben Roskrow sees some radical changes for new homes ahead due to the pandemic and the road to net zero

New trends as Covid-19 changes the market

Housebuilder editor Ben Roskrow looks at how Covid-19 is changing both the way housebuilders build and design new homes and the way they market and sell them

Time will tell on PM’s home ownership drive

Keep adapting to meet the challenges ahead

Ben Roskrow looks at the messages emerging from this year's Housebuilder SWOT analysis

Gove sets tone for a lively year ahead

Ben Roskrow says the industry was somewhat frustrated by the tone of housing secretary Michael Gove's call for cladding remediation in January

Role models can boost industry talent pool

Ben Roskrow looks at the importance of role models in a changing industry

We need the return of red box surprises

Ben Roskrow says there are three reasons why the government should consider creating a new targeted home ownership scheme for first time buyers