Features

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

Key planning reviews threaten more uncertainty

Key planning reviews threaten more uncertainty

March 1, 2016 Feature

This year could see uncertainty and disruption in the planning process as the government seeks to review both the New Homes Bonus and the Community Infrastruct…

The fine line between regeneration and gentrification

The fine line between regeneration and gentrification

Feb. 1, 2016 Feature

Sean Egan, Home Group's director of development, says that housing associations should be at the heart of the government's plans to regenerate "sink estates"

"We must not lose sight of the fact that the country still has a drastic shortage of quality new homes"

"We must not lose sight of the fact that the country still has a drastic shortage of quality new homes"

Feb. 1, 2016 Feature

As we enter a new year, NHBC chief executive Mike Quinton looks back at 2015 and the challenges ahead for the housebuilding industry over the next 12 months

Pride in the Job 2015

Pride in the Job 2015

Feb. 1, 2016 Feature

Five exceptional housebuilders have fought off much competition to be named the UK's Supreme Winners at the NHBC's Pride in the Job Awards 2015 gala final.&nbs…

Super structures

Super structures

Feb. 1, 2016 Feature

Crest Nicholson was crowned Housebuilder of the Year in November for the second time in a row. Suzie Mayes talks to Chris Tinker, Crest's regeneration chairman…

Building prospects

Building prospects

Feb. 1, 2016 Feature

Housebuilder has canvassed the views of the industry on what challenges to expect in the coming year. Suzie Mayes reports on our experts' hopes and predictions

JVs: A win-win-win situation

JVs: A win-win-win situation

Dec. 1, 2015 Feature

Sean Egan, Home Group's director of development, discusses why he believes the housing sector should make greater use of joint ventures

Converting Generation Rent to Generation Buy

Converting Generation Rent to Generation Buy

Dec. 1, 2015 Feature

Sarah White, residential marketing manager at British Gypsum, says suppliers can work with housebuilders to change the mind-set of renters and convert them int…

Top ten

Top ten

Dec. 1, 2015 Feature

NHBC's Land Quality Endorsement service has just celebrated its tenth anniversary. John Jones, NHBC's engineering manager, reviews LQE's work and looks ahead t…

Affordability analysis

Affordability analysis

Dec. 1, 2015 Feature

The affordable housing sector is undergoing some significant reforms. Suzie Mayes looks at what is happening, why and what it all means to housebuilding