June 2024

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In this issue

HBF Viewpoint

James Stevens, HBF’s director for cities, addresses the implication of the recent mayoral elections in which Labour won 11 of the 12 polls. Could this mean the return of spatial planning?

The Brain Game 2024 – in pictures

This year, the Housebuilder Brain Game raised more than £260,000 as part of a fun packed, celebrity filled night. Housebuilder celebrates the highlights.

The Interview Charlotte Edwards, Dennis Edwards Homes

Charlotte Edwards, ceo of Dennis Edwards Homes, took over the SME after the deaths of her father and brother. She talks to Suzie Mayes about overcoming tragedy, becoming a housebuilding expert and empowering others.

Housebuilder Product Awards 2024

The winners have been announced of this year’s Housebuilder Product Awards. We showcase those companies that have proved themselves best in class for products, systems and services.

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SWOT shows industry in turmoil

Following a trying 12 months for housebuilders, this year’s SWOT analysis exposes the desperate state of some in the industry as consumer confidence nosedives and viability issues overwhelm. Ben Roskrow reveals the many Threats and Weaknesses the industry currently faces while searching for the Strengths and Opportunities

Time to give average prices the index finger

Matt Fleming, executive chairman at the Henry Agency, is launching a new house price index. He explains why he believes it will be better than what we have now

The Interview – Paul Turner, NHBC

After his first year as chief executive of NHBC, Paul Turner talks to Ben Roskrow about his plans to ensure the 90-year-old business is still around in another 90 years, supporting customers and consumers

HBF Viewpoint

Catherine Williams, HBF’s planning director, welcomes the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework. But certain changes since the draft version have weakened the intended “rules-based” approach. And SMEs are not as supported as they could be