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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Policy Conference captures hurdles to homes target

The HBF Policy Conference saw the housing secretary send a “call to arms” to industry to get building while other speakers detailed the numerous obstacles to this. Suzie Mayes reports

The Interview – Dave Smith & Matt Vincent, Spitfire Homes

Dave Smith became managing director of Spitfire Homes in 2025, with Matt Vincent operations director since 2024. They talk to Suzie Mayes about offering high quality homes in different markets, changes to the company and moving from being an SME to a more regionalised business

Celebrating social value

Julie Baker, Keepmoat North West’s social value manager, was crowned 2025’s Housebuilder Star for her commitment to helping young people. Suzie Mayes discovers why Baker’s background motivated her and takes a look at how other housebuilders approach social value

Crafting a career in construction

NHBC explores the various routes into housebuilding and the training it delivers to help resolve the skills shortage and retain talent