Features

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

Tim Banks

The Interview - Tim Banks, Octagon Developments

Aug. 27, 2019 Feature

Tim Banks is ceo of Octagon Developments, a Surrey-based luxury housebuilder that is now planning more affordable homes alongside premium ones

SWOT 2019

Housebuilder SWOT 2019

Aug. 22, 2019

Ben Roskrow reveals the results of Housebuilder’s 2019 SWOT analysis of the UK new homes industry

Chris Tinker

The Interview - Chris Tinker, Crest Nicholson

July 3, 2019 Feature

After more than 30 years with the business, Chris Tinker has become Crest Nicholson’s interim ceo, heading the company until September. He talks to Suzie Mayes

Election

The local election effect

July 3, 2019 Feature

As political uncertainty continues at a national level, Suzie Mayes turns to the recent local elections to discover a level of change that could also impact

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Green for go on design

July 3, 2019 Feature

Mark Smulian looks at new government home design demands

Joanne Casey

The Interview - Joanne Casey, Mactaggart & Mickel

June 5, 2019 Feature

Joanne Casey was appointed as the first md of Mactaggart & Mickel’s Homes England division in January. She talks to Suzie Mayes about her plans

Prod Awards

Housebuilder Product Awards 2019

June 5, 2019 Feature

We showcase the winners of this year’s Housebuilder Product Awards, whose achievements will be honoured at a winner’s lunch this month

Mental health June 2019

Five steps to better mental health

June 5, 2019 Feature

Ben Roskrow talks to Lighthouse Charity chairman Bill Hill about the mental health crisis facing the industry

Future Homes question

The Future Homes question

May 1, 2019 Feature

Suzie Mayes looks at the little we know about the Future Homes Standard, announced in the government’s Spring Statement, and what the industry thinks

Ben and Jonathan

The Interview - Jonathan Cranley & Ben Leather, Spitfire Bespoke Homes

May 1, 2019 Feature

Ben Leather and Jonathan Cranley are regional managing directors of the rapidly growing Spitfire Bespoke Homes. They talk to Suzie Mayes