July/August 2024

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The Interview Paul Silver, Dorchester Living

Paul Silver is CEO of Dorchester Living, a developer delivering the large community of Heyford Park. He talks to Suzie Mayes about his commitment to the project, community engagement and the future vision for his long-term scheme

Struggling to Find a Buyer

The Financial situation of housing associations means housebuilders are finding it increasingly difficult to fulfil their obligations to provide affordable homes. Mark Smulian reports on the desperately needed properties that cannot be bought

HBF Viewpoint

Emma Ramell, HBF's director of external affairs, reflects on the parties' general election manifestos and how much importance was placed on housing. She also highlights what the industry wants from the next government

The Road to Quality

The Quality Award winners of NHBC Pride in the Job were announced in June. The organisation details the process of this esteemed competition and explains how it can build legacies

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New rules of planning

The government is consulting on the revamped NPPF which takes a “rulesbased” approach to planning. Suzie Mayes looks at the key features and what the industry thinks of them

Planning and Infrastructure Act goes live

The Planning and Infrastructure Act became law in December, with a promise to significantly speed up home building. Suzie Mayes finds out if the sector is convinced

The Interview – Tim Grey, Llanmoor Homes

Tim Grey, sales director of South Wales-based Llanmoor Homes, talks to Suzie Mayes about his long service to the family business, how his father has inspired him and his plans for the SME which is thriving in a tough environment

Proud builders

NHBC celebrated the Supreme winners and runners up of its long-running Pride in the Job Awards in January. Housebuilder reveals the best UK site managers of 2025 and why the competition is so important