Help to Buy at centre of the political debate
At the HMI conference shadow communities secretary Hilary Benn did not dwell on the initiative for long, but what he did say was that the Bank of England should review it now, not in a year’s time
Joy for Osborne as builders start to deliver
Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey and Barratt all issued statements confirming their positive view of the market and their plans to build more
The calm ahead of a key general election
There is a feeling that we are in a period of relative calm and certainty which should continue up until the general election in May 2015
Our Fosbury Flop moment
Ben Roskrow writes about Housebuilder's "Fosbury Flop" moment when it decided to launch the Housebuilder Product Awards - a success story to add to the good news pile.
Treasury moves show signs of success
In stark contrast to five years ago, the government seems to have its attention fixed on housebuilding. And, says Ben Roskrow, Treasury's latest move – the Help to Buy scheme – is showing signs of success.
Believers and optimists in short supply
Despite all the government's efforts on the supply and demand sides of the new homes market, Ben Roskrow finds that property professionals are not predicting an output surge.
Budget rewards confidence of newindustry investors
A new wave of US and European private equity funds are investing in UK housebuilders, anticipating good times ahead says Ben Roskrow.
Lending a hand for a spring market thaw
Despite some detractors, the government's initiatives to ease the mortgage market are gathering momentum says Ben Roskrow.
Hitting the ground running in 2013
There was no New Year hangover for the government who reignited the housing debate in the early days of January. Ben Roskrow hopes the momentum continues.
Clegg speech suggests coalition is in for the long haul
Deputy pm Nick Clegg's speech to the NHBC annual lunch suggests that the Liberal Democrats have changed their attitude towards housebuilding, says Ben Roskrow
Crest’s profit at “lower end” of guidance
The removal of “beauty” from the NPPF
The Interview - Philip Jenkins, Peabody
Gleeson sees “lack of conviction” in Autumn market
HCA ceo to speak at Housing Market Intelligence
Marley Eternit affordable fibre cement slates
McStone announces promotions to support growth
Barratt appoints chief financial officer
Mix and match doors with Premdor
Alok Sharma is new housing and planning minister
St Modwen sees resilient housebuilding market
HCA ceo to speak at Housing Market Intelligence
Tommafold passes PAS 24 test
The Interview, Antony Stark
Britain's Biggest Housebuilders
Mix and match doors with Premdor
Bellway positive in face of uncertainty
Housebuilders react to election result
Housebuilders react to election result
Britain's Biggest Housebuilders
Bellway positive in face of uncertainty
Alok Sharma is new housing and planning minister
St Modwen sees resilient housebuilding market
Surge in English new home starts
Javid keeps job in May's reshuffle
Surge in English new home starts
Housebuilders react to election result
Britain's Biggest Housebuilders
May pledges 1.5 million homes by 2022
St Modwen sees resilient housebuilding market
Javid keeps job in May's reshuffle
Top 25 : Britain's biggest Housebuilders
