May 2014

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In this issue

Let battle commence

Housing minister Kris Hopkins and his shadow Emma Reynolds start the election campaign at the HBF Policy conference

The return of the council house

Local authorities are considering building homes again. Is this an opportunity for housebuilders?

Finance special

Our finance special looks at development finance, part exchange, incentives and provides a round up from lenders on the finance market

Eco and sustainability

Our round up of the key products helping saving water and energy

Part L guide

Our special supplement on the latest changes to Part L

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Latest Issue

Housebuilder November 2025 front cover
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The Interview – Legal & General Affordable Homes

Anette Simpson is Legal & General Affordable Homes’ director of development and partnerships. She talks to Suzie Mayes about quality, the role of for-profit providers and the importance of cross-sector collaboration with the focus always on the customer

The next big topic

Water is becoming a cause for concern for housebuilding – in terms of supply and usage. Suzie Mayes explores the issues and how the industry is addressing them

Comment

There has been a long wait for the Budget and it is still a few weeks away. Suzie Mayes wonders whether this time there will be good news on the demand side for the industry

HMI Conference reflects tougher operating environment

This year’s Housing Market Intelligence Conference highlighted uncertain market conditions and a government that must do more to help housebuilders. Suzie Mayes reports