Features

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

Time to loosen the green belt

June 1, 2015 Feature

Stephen Byfield, managing director of PPS Group, says the creation of the green belt has had unintended consequences and needs to be rethought

Election elation

Election elation

June 1, 2015 Feature

The election result took everyone by surprise. But what does the industry think of the Conservative majority outcome and what does it mean for homes delivery? …

Construction countdown

Construction countdown

May 1, 2015 Feature

In March, the NHBC Foundation launched Homes through the decades, a guide which tracks the influence of housing on our society over time. Housebuilder takes a …

Agents for change

Agents for change

May 1, 2015 Feature

Developers building mixed use schemes should engage the managing agent right from the start to ensure a good service and a fair fee for residential and commerc…

Patient progress

Patient progress

May 1, 2015 Feature

Nestled within the stunning Northumberland countryside, Bellway's Stannington Park offers space and interest to the discerning buyer. But the road to developme…

Redfern enjoying the next stage of his learning curve

Redfern enjoying the next stage of his learning curve

May 1, 2015 Feature

Taylor Wimpey chief executive Pete Redfern is looking to take his firm to the next level in terms of strategy, planning and product innovation. He talks to Ben…

Standard procedure

Standard procedure

May 1, 2015 Feature

After a lengthy process, the final details of the Housing Standards Review have been published. Suzie Mayes gets the industry's verdict on the changes which in…

Facing facts

Facing facts

April 1, 2015 Feature

In March, the NHBC Foundation published a report that looks at young men and women's attitudes towards housebuilding. Neil Smith, NHBC's head of research and i…

Four in front

Four in front

April 1, 2015 Feature

NHBC has created more than 100 new frontline technical jobs in its biggest recruitment campaign in 30 years. Housebuilder looks at four people who have benefit…

The end game

The end game

April 1, 2015 Feature

Richard Werth bid farewell to his much loved housebuilding business Banner Homes last year, after selling it to CALA Homes. Now, the former ceo is looking to u…