Industry fundamentals will ensure Brexit bounce back
The fundamentals of the industry are still in place - Britain still needs housing, so any hiatus should be temporary. The question is, how long will it last?
Economic lessons from Leicester
The pain that we all endured from 2008 to 2010, due to the recession rather than Leicester struggling away at Hartlepool United, makes us ever more vigilant in trying to spot a change in the market. And recently I have seen and heard the first signs of economic concern
Rydon unlocks potential in west London
Rydon likes to get involved in the sort of regeneration schemes which are "difficult to unlock". Ben Roskrow visits its Green Man Lane scheme in west London which is set to lift the area ahead of the arrival of Crossrail in three years' time
Cowans strives to invent the future
Ben Roskrow talks to Places for People chief executive David Cowans about the market, the outlook, his plans for the firm and how the industry can really build the extra homes required
Industry debates skills, supply and Starter Homes
The HBF Policy Conference saw impassioned pleas on supply, new initiatives on skills and concerns on Starter Homes and Right to Buy. Ben Roskrow reports on a day for strong views
Burying Affordable Rent, not praising it
Like Mark Antony, Montague chose his words carefully when he spoke of the government, mindful no doubt that this is the new dynamic
New reviews illuminate the housing debate
This month sees the launch of the Redfern Review into the decline of home ownership
The Housing White Paper - a slow burner?
After some considerable delay communities secretary Sajid Javid unveiled the Housing White Paper last month.
Converting announcements into action
For the second year in a row the government has got off to a rapid start in its plans for the housing market with two initiatives issued ahead of Twelfth Night and before some Hogmanay revellers had even managed to make it home.
Hill reaching for the summit
Ben Roskrow goes on site with Hill deputy managing director Greg Hill to discuss the firm’s growth plans, working in partnership and the market
