The Future Homes question
Suzie Mayes looks at the little we know about the Future Homes Standard, announced in the government’s Spring Statement, and what the industry thinks
The Interview - Jonathan Cranley & Ben Leather, Spitfire Bespoke Homes
Ben Leather and Jonathan Cranley are regional managing directors of the rapidly growing Spitfire Bespoke Homes. They talk to Suzie Mayes
The Interview - Joanne Casey, Mactaggart & Mickel
Joanne Casey was appointed as the first md of Mactaggart & Mickel’s Homes England division in January. She talks to Suzie Mayes about her plans
The local election effect
As political uncertainty continues at a national level, Suzie Mayes turns to the recent local elections to discover a level of change that could also impact
Changing times on a local and national level
The local elections have added yet more uncertainty for some housebuilders, says Suzie Mayes
The Interview - Tim Banks, Octagon Developments
Tim Banks is ceo of Octagon Developments, a Surrey-based luxury housebuilder that is now planning more affordable homes alongside premium ones
Back to work
Many housebuilders returned to site in some capacity in May. Suzie Mayes looks at the measures companies have imposed
The Interview - Stephen Wicks, Inland Homes
Suzie Mayes spoke to Stephen Wicks soon after lockdown was announced, then some weeks later. He is now feeling cautiously optimistic
Big announcements for a busy autumn
Suzie Mayes gauges housebuilders’ thoughts on the Help to Buy extension and planning white paper - the summer's big announcements
The Interview - Keith Carnegie, Vistry Housebuilding
Keith Carnegie became ceo of Vistry’s Housebuilding division last summer following the new firm’s creation. He talks to Suzie Mayes
