Future Homes and First Homes - changing the landscape
Arcadis partner Richard Jones looks at two key government initiatives which are set to change the plans and business focus of UK housebuilders
Government faces backbench battle to deliver on home ownership
Laura Markus, policy and public affairs officer at the HBF, notes from the Queen’s Speech that the government is keen to push on with its post-pandemic agenda
A flexible approach to housing delivery
Arcadis partner Richard Jones says the blurring of public and private sector roles in housing delivery is not a bad thing
Relishing the challenge of perennial problems
As we move into the “new normal”, HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley welcomes the fact that the industry’s attention is turning away from the pandemic
Living well for longer
Crispin Tomlinson, head of residential at international law firm DAC Beachcroft, sees a growing interest in later life living accommodation
The new virtual town square
The pandemic has accelerated the use of virtual platforms and social media in planning. BECG's Andrew Howard explains the importance of digital communications
Finding funding solutions for SME housebuilders
Paul Turton, United Trust Bank’s director – business development and marketing – property, says specialist lenders want to support a resurgence of SMEs
Heat pumps and solar PV can go hand in hand
Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director at Marley, says solar PV should become standard on all new homes
Is development management out of control?
HBF planning director Andrew Whitaker MA MRTPI looks at the planning process challenges facing the industry
