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The Future Homes question
Suzie Mayes looks at the little we know about the Future Homes Standard, announced in the government’s Spring Statement, and what the industry thinks
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The Interview - Jonathan Cranley & Ben Leather, Spitfire Bespoke Homes
Ben Leather and Jonathan Cranley are regional managing directors of the rapidly growing Spitfire Bespoke Homes. They talk to Suzie Mayes
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The Interview - Joanne Casey, Mactaggart & Mickel
Joanne Casey was appointed as the first md of Mactaggart & Mickel’s Homes England division in January. She talks to Suzie Mayes about her plans
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The local election effect
As political uncertainty continues at a national level, Suzie Mayes turns to the recent local elections to discover a level of change that could also impact
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Changing times on a local and national level
The local elections have added yet more uncertainty for some housebuilders, says Suzie Mayes
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The Interview - Tim Banks, Octagon Developments
Tim Banks is ceo of Octagon Developments, a Surrey-based luxury housebuilder that is now planning more affordable homes alongside premium ones
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Back to work
Many housebuilders returned to site in some capacity in May. Suzie Mayes looks at the measures companies have imposed
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The Interview - Stephen Wicks, Inland Homes
Suzie Mayes spoke to Stephen Wicks soon after lockdown was announced, then some weeks later. He is now feeling cautiously optimistic
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Big announcements for a busy autumn
Suzie Mayes gauges housebuilders’ thoughts on the Help to Buy extension and planning white paper - the summer's big announcements
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The Interview - Keith Carnegie, Vistry Housebuilding
Keith Carnegie became ceo of Vistry’s Housebuilding division last summer following the new firm’s creation. He talks to Suzie Mayes