A radical planning white paper
Arcadis partner Richard Jones gives his take on the government’s radical new proposals for the planning system
Diversity and Inclusivity – the many benefits to the industry
Emma Ramell, policy and public affairs manager at HBF, says the argument for increased diversity and inclusivity in the industry is not just a moral one
Design – stirred but not totally shaken
Ben Roskrow wonders if new home design will change significantly post-Covid
Long-term thinking to fix our broken housing market
Kate Davies, executive director of the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA), calls for a different, long term approach to delivering more homes
Taking sustainability action now
Oliver Baker, ceo of Ambion Heating, advises that steps should be taken now to prepare homes for the Future Homes Standard and a low carbon life
Don’t pause on the green agenda
Cliff Fudge, technical director of aircrete manufacturer H+H, sets out his five point plan to help reach the carbon neutral goal
Advocating the brand – to pay or to earn?
Rachel Asquith, business director at Aylesworth Fleming, considers the role of the advocate in an evolving marketing strategy
Great Expectations
Arcadis partner Richard Jones looks at his firm’s new Construction Market View which predicts potential improved viability for housebuilders in the short term
Help to Buy – the great policy enigma of our time
HBF policy director David O’Leary discusses the reputation and standing of Help to Buy - why is it downplayed by supporters and criticised in the media?
Busy autumn awaits resilient industry
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley looks at the new Help to Buy and planning policy announcements and, after a busy summer, anticipates more to come
