An industry under the spotlight
There is a saying in the newspaper and magazine publishing world that readers "come for the news and stay for the features".
Embedding customer focused thinking
Charles Sweeney, chief operating officer at Tamdown, considers customer focus and how vital this is in all areas of our industry
How Help to Buy underpins the market
Richard Jones, partner at Arcadis, looks at the importance of Help to Buy to the private sales market and the continuing shift in emphasis in the strategies of…
A massive package of change
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley says that the Housing White Paper is not as lightweight as some think and over time could make a big difference to supply
The end of buy-to-let?
Johnny Morris, research director at Countrywide, looks at the burgeoning Build to Rent sector as large investors look to get involved. Will they continue to gr…
Funding falls short for SMEs
Steve Menary examines claims that despite the announcements and the rhetoric, it has been difficult for smaller builders to access funding from either banks or…
Help to Buy equity loan - looking beyond 2021
HBF policy director David O'Leary looks at the success - in terms of popularity and politics - of Help to Buy equity loan and the possibilities beyond 2021
The Housing White Paper - a slow burner?
After some considerable delay communities secretary Sajid Javid unveiled the Housing White Paper last month.
Customer service - the vital third ingredient
The country needs new homes and the housebuilders are charged with supplying them. But can utilities support the challenge? Yes, says TriConnex's technical dir…
Planners as rent collectors
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultant the PPS Group, argues that, in the drive to raise money, councils are using planning department…
