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
New standards to improve roof security
The code of practice for slating and tiling, BS5534, is being revised this year. Paul Reed, Marley Eternit's sales and marketing director, believes the changes…
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
Planning reforms key to plan-led delivery
The plan-led system has restricted land and housing supply and significantly altered the shape of the industry, argues John Stewart. The new government in May …
Enjoy the calm - a political storm is brewing
The writer and anecdotalist Matthew Parris addressed this year’s Construction Products Association annual lunch and he did a fine job.
Election countdown begins at HBF conference
Housing minister Kris Hopkins and shadow housing minister Emma Reynolds laid out their vision for housing at the recent HBF Policy Conference. It seems the ele…
No substitute for age and experience
Douglas Weston, outgoing ceo of the Lead Sheet Association, reflects on his time at the LSA and muses on how it continues to be possible for one of the industr…
All quiet on the Scottish front
Housebuilders are keeping their counsel about the possible implications of the Scottish independence vote in September. Steve Menary looks at the market north …
Bespoke solution to the rental conundrum
Richard Jones, group head of regeneration and growth at EC Harris, argues that the private rented sector could be attractive to developers if they created besp…
