September 2023

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September 2023

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Swot 2023

Ben Roskrow looks at the results of the Housebuilder SWOT survey and notes the cry for help coming from the industry’s SMEs in these tough times

The Interview – Andy Hill, Hill Group

Andy Hill, who was awarded an OBE for services to affordable housing this year, talks to Suzie Mayes about motivation, modern methods of construction and determination in the face of challenges

Leveraging the levy

NHBC looks at how collaboration through the Apprenticeship Levy can help apprentices start their careers while helping ease the skills shortage

HBF Viewpoint

Emma Ramell, HBF head of policy and external affairs, looks at new research which suggests there is a quiet majority that supports new housing. This could be a key issue at next year’s general election

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The Interview – Wain Group

Jim Wood, Wain Group’s md since April 2024, talks to Suzie Mayes about growth, combining the best parts of plc and private housebuilding and being a sales business

Housing Market Intelligence 2025

The Housing Market Intelligence Report will be launched at this year’s Housing Market Intelligence Conference in London on October 8. HMI report editor Brian Green gives a taste of the findings of the report and reveals this year’s Top 25 housebuilders

Comment

Angela Rayner is out, Steve Reed is in. But what does this mean for the housebuilding industry, asks Ben Roskrow

Home Builders Federation

Laura Markus, HBF’s policy and external affairs manager, looks at the issues of wastewater capacity which are stalling the delivery of almost 30,000 homes and must urgently be resolved