New regulations? Yes, minister
Ben Roskrow argues that civil servants cannot resist introducing new regulations - despite promises to the contrary - as is proven by the latest wave of consul…
Optimistic notes from big builders
Listed builders have been reporting good news so far this year, making the Housebuilder index look a little healthier. Steve Menary reports
Ten reasons to be cheerful
Richard Jones, head of regeneration and growth at EC Harris, starts the year on an optimistic note with ten causes for optimism in the residential sector
A major mortgage breakthrough
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley says that all parties are working overtime to deliver the potentially game changing mortgage indemnity scheme in time fo…
Deregulation actions yet to match intentions
The government has yet to make any significant reductions in the national regulatory burden on home building, despite good intentions, says John Stewart, while…
A good start to an exciting year
Ben Roskrow welcomes in 2012 and tells industry why it is not just the Olympics that is giving the country hope
Reasons to be cheerful - parts 1,2,3
If you're a glass half full sort of person, then, argues Ben Roskrow, there are reasons to be cheerful in the housing market in the short, medium and longer te…
Playing on the margins
Steve Menary assesses the recent financial performance of the plcs and suggests the City is pushing hard for further improvements in margin.
A competitive contracting market
Richard Jones, head of regeneration and growth at EC Harris, urges caution for those looking to reap the benefit of competitive tender prices.
Home building to drive economic recovery
The government has introduced a raft of measures to help home building play a central role in driving Britain's economic recovery. But success will require the…
