March 2016

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In this issue

Rather Regal

we profile Regal Homes, a firm bringing innovation to the capital

Planning changes

Reviews of the Community Infrastructure Levy and the New Homes Bonus could bring disruption to the industry

The Housebuilder interview

Bob Weston of Weston Homes and his “five-a-day” strategy

NHBC Tech Zone

A new, free on-line resource for technical developments from NHBC

Financial fortunes

Smaller housebuilders are still struggling to secure development finance

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The Interview – Matthew Pratt, McCarthy & Stone

In January, Matthew Pratt became ceo of retirement housebuilder McCarthy & Stone after heading Redrow Homes. He talks to Suzie Mayes about the changing later living market, reclaiming the McStone brand and the company being more than just a developer

HBF Viewpoint

Now that the government has acknowledged it will not reach its housing target, Emma Ramell, HBF’s director of external affairs, says there is a chance for industry to make its case

Housing Market Intelligence 2026

The Housing Market Intelligence Report will be launched at this year’s Housing Market Intelligence Conference in London on October 7. HMI report editor Brian Green gives a taste of the findings of the report and reveals this year’s Top 25 housebuilder

Benefits of brownfield

As sponsor of the Brownfield Awards, NHBC explains the advantages of building on brownfield and its role