A realistic picture
The latest trading updates reflect a more subdued market than in recent times but the City is still pleased, says Steve Menary
Pushing at the margins
Steve Menary examines the recent financial figures from the publicly listed housebuilders and sees a surge in margins. He examines whether it is essential to focus on London and the south east to maximise margins, and are house price rises the key as costs increase?
Land strategies in a settled market
Steve Menary looks at the land buying strategy and land supply of the major housebuilders as the market settles after the recent surge
Onwards and upwards
Steve Menary steps into the latest results season and finds that everyone is pushing things forward
Private progress
Steve Menary rounds up the financial results from the privately-owned housebuilders and suggests that they do not yet reflect the Help to Buy boost – that is still to come
Outlook improving
Optimism is continuing among housebuilders, with smaller listed companies also staking their claim on the market. Steve Menary reports
All quiet on the Scottish front
Housebuilders are keeping their counsel about the possible implications of the Scottish independence vote in September. Steve Menary looks at the market north of the border
Survey shows surge in new home plans
The revival in the housing market is reflected in Glenigan's annual house-type survey for Housebuilder with Taylor Wimpey leading the way for the first time. Steve Menary reports
A sporting chance for housebuilders
Already this year two London football clubs, Brentford and West Ham United, have revealed plans for the development of new homes on their old grounds while they move away to pastures new. Steve Menary looks at the continuing bond between sports clubs and housebuilding
Builders aim for FTSE return
The FTSE 100 is 30 years old. Since its launch, housebuilding and construction representation has dropped. Steve Menary wonders whether the Help to Buy recovery will reverse the situation – but if so, for how long?
