News & Features

The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

Carter Jonas report

The green belt's purpose

July 26, 2024

A new report from Carter Jonas analyses the green belt's composition, purpose and housing potential

Water’s role in the new government’s housebuilding ambitions

July 16, 2024

Caroline Gray Mason, director of water services at Cenergist, says that after nutrient neutrality the issue of water neutrality could become the new battleground for housebuilders

NHBC Passivhaus

The UK's progress towards Passivhaus in new homes

July 3, 2024

In its latest report, the NHBC Foundation focuses on the Passivhaus standard which has had a slow uptake in the UK

HAs

The section 106 struggle

July 3, 2024

With housing associations financially stretched, housebuilders are finding it increasingly difficult to fulfil their section 106 obligations. Mark Smulian reports

Quality Award

Pride in the Job 2024 Quality Award winners

July 3, 2024

In June, NHBC announced its Pride in the Job Quality Award winners. The organisation explains the process of this prestigious competition

Sir John Hall and Mark

Cameron Hall Developments branches into housebuilding

June 6, 2024

Cameron Hall Developments, led by Sir John Hall, has moved into housebuilding with Cameron Hall Homes. Suzie Mayes finds out more