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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

Let's act now on new homes supply

May 1, 2015 Comment

Whoever forms the new government will have housing supply high on its "to do" list, says HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley. The benefits of following thro…

Steve Menary

An industry in expansion mode

May 1, 2015 Comment

Steve Menary assesses the latest results for the listed housebuilders and sees an industry pushing up margins

John Stewart

Industry in privileged post-election position

May 1, 2015 Comment

All the main political parties are committed to significantly increasing home building, says John Stewart. Whatever the political make-up of the new government…

Ben Roskrow

Housing debate should focus on quality not quantity

May 1, 2015 Comment

Election campaigns always create a challenge for magazine editors, journalists and editorial contributors.

Ben Roskrow

New skills needed to maintain quality

April 9, 2015 Comment

As new home building increases, finding the right skills will become increasingly important. A nice problem to have, says Ben Roskrow, but one that needs tackl…

Offsite on the up

Offsite on the up

April 1, 2015 Comment

Adrian Forbes, sales director of Keystone Group, looks at the increasing trend towards offsite construction in the UK housebuilding industry and how it can bri…

"Smoke and mirrors" policies do not make a strategy

April 1, 2015 Comment

Richard Jones, head of residential at EC Harris, analyses the prime minister's proposal to extend the Starter Homes Initiative, and its effect on new homes and…

Steve Menary

Going to market

April 1, 2015 Comment

Steve Menary looks at the prospects for housebuilders looking to float on the stock market post the general election and wonders who may step up to the plate

Industry seeks certainty whoever wins in May

Industry seeks certainty whoever wins in May

April 1, 2015 Comment

HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley details what the industry needs from the new government after the May poll - whatever its make up or hue

Ben Roskrow

Skills and good government boost quality and quantity

April 1, 2015 Comment

The continued positivity in the market and the level of building activity means that sourcing the skills on site and in the office to build a consistent and hi…