Double developments
Richard Jones of EC Harris looks at two aspects of housing delivery that seem to be have a growing impact on the market – the re-emergence of council housing …
A carrot without the stick
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley assesses the possible effectiveness of the government’s New Homes Bonus and worries that it will not be enough to get lo…
Taxing times
Bill Mackie of Cripps Harries Hall explains the impact on developers of the changes to capital gains tax announced in the emergency Budget
Budget bounce
The emergency Budget triggered a bounce for housebuilders in the City. Steve Menary looks into why the sector bucked the market
Mayhem in the planning system
The government's determination to change the planning system and the lack of transitional arrangements have, according to one planning expert, caused mayhem. …
An appetite to build
Richard Jones of EC Harris argues that the UK is set to become increasingly reliant on the private sector to lead the recovery of the housing market – but it n…
Working overtime on local issues
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley explains the efforts being made by the industry to liaise with government on the effects on the industry of the recent c…
Lawrence of London Square
Ex-Barratt man Adam Lawrence has caused something of a stir by launching a new London housebuilder backed by £100 million of funding. Suzie Mayes hears of his …
