Viability: the key to deliverability
At a time of high inflation and with policy expectations increasing, the viability challenge has never been so acute for schemes, says Lichfields' Simon Coop
Helping to change the policy direction
It is becoming harder for the government to ignore the myriad problems the industry is facing, despite its anti-development rhetoric, says Stewart Baseley
Marketing the eco home message
Joan Senior, AF Oliver’s PR director, looks at the messaging around homes' sustainability and eco credentials
Helping housebuilders build future homes
Chris Ibbitson, channel manager contracts – Electrolux Group, looks at how the company’s sustainable innovations are helping housebuilders
Understanding the role of the joint venture supervisor
As joint ventures become a key element in delivering the housing numbers the country needs, Arcadis partner Richard Jones explores the role of the joint ventur…
Local elections prove electoral importance of housing
Laura Markus, HBF public and policy affairs advisor, looks at the political profile of housebuilding and how it influenced the local elections
Addressing the undersupply of housing
Arcadis partner Richard Jones looks at the undersupply of housing and sees the issue becoming a key differentiator between Labour and the Conservatives
Taking the lead on a healthier future
Gemma Leonard, head of residential development at international law firm DAC Beachcroft, considers the pivotal role of residential in mixed use developments
Embrace the opportunity of life after Help to Buy
Matt Fleming looks at life after Help to Buy, and urges the industry to be innovative in finding ways of filling the gap left as the scheme ends
Housing set to be major battleground for 2024 general election
Christopher Roberts, associate director of planning and development consultancy Boyer, looks at the main political parties' approaches to housebuilding
