Features

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

Karl Hick

The Interview - Karl Hick, Larkfleet Homes

April 4, 2018 Feature

Karl Hick, ceo of Larkfleet Homes, talks to Suzie Mayes about Brexit fears, his company’s plans and why the sciences are important

James Hopkins

Growing quality - Hopkins Homes

April 4, 2018 Feature

Hopkins Homes, along with its sister company Hopkins & Moore, has enjoyed recent significant growth. Suzie Mayes talks to boss James Hopkins

Green belt

The case for green belt reform

April 4, 2018 Feature

When it comes to housing need, the green belt remains a contentious – and misunderstood – issue. Suzie Mayes reports

James Harrison DACB

The right side of the law

March 7, 2018 Feature

Steve Menary looks at what housebuilders should be aware of when it comes to insurance and legal matters

WALKLEY-Nick

Hitting Home - the role of Homes England

March 7, 2018 Feature

The Homes and Communities Agency has been relaunched as Homes England. Suzie Mayes looks at what the name change means for the industry

Strata Andrew Weaver

Strataspheric - focus on Strata

March 7, 2018 Feature

Strata is a fast growing business full of ideas and a razor sharp focus on the customer

Greg Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald leads the fightback at Bovis

March 7, 2018 Feature

Bovis ceo Greg Fitzgerald tells Ben Roskrow how he is turning the company around

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The Housebuilder Mountain Marathon 2018

Feb. 8, 2018 Feature

The industry is launching a new charity event which will test the mettle of participants while raising funds for a worthy cause

OakNorth

Lending a helping hand

Feb. 8, 2018 Feature

Against a prevailing backdrop of economic and political uncertainty, Steve Menary looks at access to development funding as well as the mortgage market