May 2016

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In this issue

Builders’ Brexit

We ask the industry how the referendum could affect housebuilding

The Housebuilder interview

We meet David Cowans, ceo of the diverse Places for People

West London wins

Paying a visit to Rydon’s Green Man Lane scheme in Ealing

Get a HUG

A look at NHBC’s helpful online Home User Guides

Open sesame

The latest from the world of doors, windows and garage doors

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Latest Issue

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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