Features

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

Housebuilding 2007 show preview

Sept. 1, 2007 Feature

The industry is set to gather for an all-star conference line-up and product showcase at the annual Housebuilding exhibition. Chris Windle previews the highlig…

A tale of Taylor Wimpey

Sept. 1, 2007 Feature

The latest league tables of planning applications across the UK shows the impact of the Taywood Wimpey merger. The new mega builder now dominates many, but not…

Reality Bites

Sept. 1, 2007 Feature

Born out of Rydon Construction, REAL is establishing itself as an urban renewal specialist. Director Mark Mitchener tells Allison Heller why bringing local com…

To bank or not to bank

Sept. 1, 2007 Feature

That is the question Allison Heller asks a range of industry insiders, as the landbanking debate heats up under the spotlight of a forthcoming Office of Fair T…

One step at a time

Sept. 1, 2007 Feature

Hometrack research director Richard Donnell argues that our focus on headline housebuilding levels is misguided: the key to the affordability crisis lies in in…

Bio fuelled

Sept. 1, 2007 Feature

Bioregional-Quintain is driven by a sustainable ethos, which has seen it land some lucrative sites across the country and form successful partnerships with the…

Pride comes before a wall

Aug. 1, 2007 Feature

NHBC’s annual Pride in the Job competition plays a key part in raising new home standards to meet customers’ rising aspirations. Melissa Blamey asks the judges…

Cliveden lives on

Aug. 1, 2007 Feature

Cliveden’s notoriety among a particular generation lies with the scandalous 1960s Profumo affair. Those with a predilection for exclusivity now have the chance…

Infrastructure or bust

Aug. 1, 2007 Feature

Gordon Brown has put the planning gain supplement on ice while the industry explores alternative ways of raising cash for infrastructure. Mark Smulian reports …

Northern lights

Aug. 1, 2007 Feature

Newcastle/Gateshead city centre is a picture postcard of urban regeneration. But across the north east, Bellway faces a tough challenge in building a viable ho…