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

Richard Jones

The innovation of change

9 Jul 2021 Comment

Arcadis partner Richard Jones looks at the events in the past 100 years or more that have affected the way the industry operates

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Sensible approach needed on Residential Property Developer Tax

9 Jul 2021 Comment

HBF policy director David O’Leary takes a detailed look at the new Residential Property Developer Tax

Robert Jones

20 years of Land Remediation Relief - has it delivered?

2 Jul 2021 Comment

Robert Jones, associate director at Gateley Capitus, looks at the success, or otherwise, of this 20-year-old tax relief and how it may be improved

Stuart Law

Why these latest planning reforms could propel us towards our targets

7 Jun 2021 Comment

Stuart Law, ceo of Assetz Group, is hopeful that reforms announced in the Queen’s Speech will finally push the industry towards its homes target

James Hulbert

What Part L 2021 means for insulation specification

3 Jun 2021 Comment

James Hulbert, head of housing at Knauf Insulation, looks in detail at the very real challenges of the new Part L

Liam McAvoy

Why connectivity is key for smart BTR developments

3 Jun 2021 Comment

Liam McAvoy, managing director – business development at Hyperoptic, highlights the importance of quality WiFi and connectivity to residents

Kelly Haupt

The role of brand in residential marketing

3 Jun 2021 Comment

Kelly Haupt, group account director at Aylesworth Fleming, says that now is the time to focus on your brand to woo the next generation of buyers

Matt Hare

First Homes – a strong and bold initiative

3 Jun 2021 Comment

A new form of affordable housing, First Homes, will come into effect soon. Matt Hare, partner at Carter Jonas (Cambridge), takes a look at what is it, and how will it impact on development

Richard Jones

Future Homes and First Homes - changing the landscape

3 Jun 2021 Comment

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

3 Jun 2021 Comment

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