May 2014

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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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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