Pitch perfect - Housebuilder Product Awards 2016
The Housebuilder Product Awards were held at Edgbaston cricket stadium last month (June). Suzie Mayes reveals the winners and highly commended entrants
CALA-boration
It has been two years since CALA Homes bought Banner Homes, propelling it into the housebuilder top ten. Suzie Mayes speaks to ceo Alan Brown about life at the bigger business, the next step in the growth process and his focus on keeping the CALA brand true
Phaseeology
Chapel Arches is a three-phase mixed-use scheme set to contribute to the regeneration of Maidenhead. Suzie Mayes visits the embryonic development to find out more from its creator Shanly Homes, a housebuilder passionate about design and communities
"We aim to be the UK's most successful housebuilder"
Suzie Mayes talks to Spencer McCarthy, chairman and ceo of Churchill Retirement Living, about the key ingredients of a successful housebuilder, the challenges he faces in the retirement market and his customers who are living in the "halls of residence for life's post graduates"
23.6.16
As the date of the EU referendum looms, Suzie Mayes looks at the impact a "Brexit" could have on the industry and what may happen if the UK votes to remain in
Observations on housebuilders and Brexit
Suzie Mayes offers her thoughts on Brexit and the housebuilding industry, and what the merger of three key housing associations could mean
Quality is king
Colin Cole is ceo of Lioncourt Homes which was recently named one of the fastest growing businesses in the UK. Suzie Mayestalks to the boss enjoying life at a small but growing housebuilder after years at a plc
Just the ticket
On May 5, Londoners will vote for a new mayor. Suzie Mayes looks at the candidates' policies, what the capital's housing players think of them and what they expect from Boris Johnson's successor
Bringing the H.O.U.S.E down
The Nottingham H.O.U.S.E is a concept house in partnership with Saint-Gobain and the University of Nottingham. Suzie Mayestalks to those involved in the project and learns of their plans to bring the house to market
Regal team
Regal Homes is a London developer, founded by good friends Paul Eden and Simon De Friend. Suzie Mayestalks to the pair about their high quality schemes and challenges in the London market
