March 2023

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The planning challenge

The government's proposed revisions to the National Planning Framework have caused concerns. As the consultation closes, Suzie Mayes gauges the industry's views on the possible impact to homes delivery.

The Interview - Karl Battersby, Brierley Homes

Karl Battersby is chairman of Brierley Homes, established by North Yorkshire County Council. He talks to Suzie Mayes about the importance of profit, quality housebuilding and bringing building in-house.

Evolving an ageing workforce

Barbara Akinkunmi, assistant design manager at Lovell says the industry must attract younger and more diverse talent to tackle the issue of an ageing workforce.

Planning changes threaten later living delivery

Zoe Curran of planning consultant Boyer (London) looks at how amendments to the National Planning Policy Framework could worsen the housing crisis for the older generation.

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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