Sensible solutions for low energy homes<br /><br />
The UK needs to produce low carbon energy efficient homes in the most cost effective way whilst facilitating much-needed growth in housing output at the same t…
Tighter policies will hit housing market
Monetary and financial policies are set to tighten conditions in the mortgage and housing markets. John Stewart examines the outlook
Industry showing the way on low carbon
It is Awards time here. As this edition of Housebuilder lands on your doorstep we will be handing out the Housebuilder Product Awards at Edgbaston cricket grou…
On your marks, get set...
All housebuilders – big and small – have a part to play in tackling the UK’s muchpublicised housing shortfall. Andrew Orriss, head of busines…
Get set for a LibLab coalition
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS, reckons that despite the economic recovery, UKIP and electoral boundaries will prevent a …
No place for local dwelling performance standards
There is no justification for special dwelling performance standards at the local authority level. John Stewart argues that ministerial acceptance of local sta…
Recovery under the spotlight
Housebuilding continues to lead the news agenda, but now it is the threat of an "overheated" housing market that sits under the spotlight.
Recovery under the spotlight
Bank of England Mark Carney's comments have sparked a debate about Help to Buy. The government needs to hold its nerve, says Suzie Mayes
Filling the gap on housing numbers
Richard Jones, group head of regeneration and growth at EC Harris, looks at the perceived shortfall in new homes provision and the options for filling the gap
De-bunking the landbank myth
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley looks at claims that the industry is hoarding land and highlights the mass of evidence against the landbanking claims
