October 2019

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October 2019

In this issue

Britain's Biggest Housebuilders

The 2019 Housing Market Intelligence report will be launched at the Housing Market Intelligence conference in London on October 8 and will include the Top 75 housebuilders ranking. Brian Green offers a taste of what is in the report and reveals this year's Top 25 housebuilders

The Interview- Vicky Savage, L&Q

Vicky Savage is new London md of leading housing association and developer L&Q. She talks to Suzie Mayes about plans, challenges and the crucial role good housing plays in people's lives

Space innovators

Suzie Mayes reports on three developers who are using space inventively to increase housing numbers, at the same time offering something different to first time buyers and those on low incomes

Renting reasons

The build to Rent sector has grown noticeably since its inception in 2013. Suzie Mayes reports on the drivers and players and what it all means for the viability of long-term renting

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HMI Report a crucial tool for business planning

The 2025 Housing Market Intelligence Report will launch at the Housing Market Intelligence Conference on October 8. Suzie Mayes looks at the origins of this essential read for any one interested in housebuilding and offers a preview of this year's content

The Interview - Steve Wood, NHBC

As Steve Woods, NHBC's chief executive, prepares to retire from the business, he looks at his eight years heading the organisation, his achievements and what he has learned about housebuilding. He speaks to Suzie Mayes.

Smart water

As global demand for water rises, the NHBC Foundation's latest report looks at the countries demonstrating leadership in water management.

Optimism about government fades as new threats hit SMEs

It is all change in this years SWOT analysis as our panellists, a year into a Labour government, wait to see if a raft of positive housing initiatives will ease the path to delivering more homes. Meanwhile, new regulations and taxes are a significant Threat to smaller housebuilders. Ben Roskrow analyses 2025's SWOT results.