Suzie Mayes

Suzie Mayes

Reporting for House Building since 2007, House Building


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

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

March 1, 2016

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, about the business that he created in the 1980s, his own plans and his "five-a-day" approach

Fit for Kings

Fit for Kings

March 1, 2017

Higgins Homes is on site with Kings Crescent, a large estate regeneration scheme in Hackney, London, which includes private homes, refurbished properties and new council homes for social rent. Suzie Mayes pays a visit to find out more about this council and resident-led development

In a good place

In a good place

March 1, 2017

John Elliott, md of Millwood Designer Homes, is in a "nice place" with his design-led business, as it delivers on its five-year plan. Suzie Mayes talks to the down-to-earth boss about creating villages, what Brexit means to him and getting back on his bike

Building hope for the future

Building hope for the future

Feb. 1, 2017

Habitat for Humanity is relaunching its Hope Builders campaign this year, and wants as much of the industry as possible on board. Suzie Mayes finds out about the campaign which raises funds to build homes for those in the poorest parts of the world

Turning things around

Turning things around

Feb. 1, 2017

At the start of 2015, Katy Jordan was drafted in as the new md of Storey Homes and in a short space of time has rebooted the Milton Keynes business. Suzie Mayes talks to her about her ambitious plans, the challenges of housebuilding and why it is important to stay a local developer

Future hopes and forecasts

Future hopes and forecasts

Feb. 1, 2017

After a momentous 2016, Housebuilder quizzes the industry on what challenges and opportunities to expect this year. Suzie Mayes reports on the sector's hopes and predictions

Leading in later life

Leading in later life

Nov. 1, 2016

Suzie Mayes meets Clive Fenton, the friendly but ambitious ceo of leading retirement housebuilder McCarthy and Stone, to discuss the company's plans to double in size and the experience he has gained in this specialist market

Premier products

May 3, 2017

Suzie Mayes profiles the winners of this year's Housebuilder Product Awards, whose achievements will be celebrated at a winner's lunch in the summer

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Family favourites

May 3, 2017

William Davis is celebrating its second five-star customer satisfaction win. Suzie Mayes talks to its md Guy Higgins about running a family business, the company's three-year plan and its long-running apprenticeship scheme

Lending lifeline in uncertain times

April 6, 2017

Suzie Mayes looks at the lending landscape for developers seeking finance for their schemes. She speaks to lenders who can help SMEs in a resilient housing market