Features

The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

The Forge, Telford Homes

Beauty contest

April 7, 2021

The government has launched a new draft National Model Design Code and wants the word “beauty” included in planning rules. Mark Smulian finds out what this mig…

WDH Virtual Reality

Virtual reality: the future of house buying after Covid

March 23, 2021 Feature

Since the pandemic struck, the Leicester-based William Davis Homes has offered virtual reality to market its homes. And it plans to continue

The green belt has become a black hole

March 22, 2021 Feature

Paul Smith of The Strategic Land Group, looks at the green belt and how it is acting as a giant black hole, sucking in all attempts to plan

Show home

NHBC's top tips for show home visits

March 12, 2021 Feature

NHBC imparts its advice on how potential home buyers can get the most out of a show home visit

Hayley

Championing the female workforce

March 8, 2021 Feature

To mark International Women’s Day, Housebuilder looks at some of the stories of females in housebuilding and the challenges that still exist

Colin Tutt

The Interview - Colin Tutt, Octagon

March 3, 2021 Feature

Octagon's Colin Tutt is retiring after almost 50 years in the industry. He looks back on a long and satisfying career and shares some memories with Ben Roskrow

Green image

The road to green homes

March 3, 2021 Feature

The government has given its long-anticipated response to its Future Homes Standard consultation. Suzie Mayes reports on the industry's views

NVQ

Spotlight on NHBC’s NVQs

March 1, 2021 Feature

To mark National Careers Week (March 1-6) NHBC offers an insight into its NVQ training programmes

BFT 2021

Building for tomorrow goes online

Feb. 26, 2021 Feature

This year, NHBC has taken its Building for tomorrow roadshows online. Housebuilder talks to Nick Cunningham, regional director for the South West

NHBC heating

How to keep heating costs down while working at home this winter

Feb. 9, 2021 Feature

With the combination of more people working from home and the colder temperatures of winter, NHBC gives some tips on how to save on winter bills