November 2023

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In this issue

HMI addresses challenges and the route ahead

October’s Housing Market Intelligence Conference addressed the industry’s myriad challenges while looking towards market stability and recognising changing sentiment towards housing. Suzie Mayes reports

The Interview – James Dickens, Wavensmere Homes

James Dickens is managing director of Wavensmere Homes, an SME specialising in “reanimating” buildings and regenerating brownfield land. He talks to Suzie Mayes about why he likes challenging sites, innovating the housing market and advice for SMEs in difficult times

Building for Tomorrow

NHBC’s Building for Tomorrow Series returns to venues across the UK in February, with content to reflect the exciting but challenging times ahead for housebuilding. Housebuilder reports

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The Interview – Robert Barton, Tarn Homes

Robert Barton is group md of a new housebuilder aimed at delivering homes “the way they should be”. He talks to Suzie Mayes about improving what you have, different tenures and being braver

New Town lowdown

Mark Smulian considers what is known so far about the government’s New Towns programme, what the industry thinks and the lessons that should be learned from the previous wave of new settlements

Going Beyond

NHBC reports from its inaugural event, BEYOND ’25 LIVE, held in Coventry. It was a day of insightful speakers, demonstrations and other activities to highlight the sector’s issues and opportunities

HBF Policy Conference

The HBF Policy Conference in London addressed the many challenges the industry still faces despite the government’s pro-housebuilding stance. Suzie Mayes reports