FEBRUARY 2021

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In this issue

The Interview – Keith Carnegie, Vistry Housebuilding

Keith Carnegie became ceo of the new Vistry Housebuilding division last summer. He speaks to Suzie Mayes about different company cultures, what he has learned from the pandemic and why a bit of understanding goes a long way

Looking back on a tough year

NHBC commercial director David Campbell reflects on an extraordinary year – his first at the organisation – and what 2021 may have in store

Finance and mortgage market

With the pandemic continuing and certain initiatives changing, Steve Menary reports on the development finance and mortgage markets

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Solving the section 106 crisis

After the government’s announcements on addressing the problems in the section 106 affordable housing market, Suzie Mayes considers some of the detail and whether it will be enough

The Interview – Jon Di-Stefano, Greencore Homes

Jon Di-Stefano became ceo of sustainable housebuilder Greencore Homes in 2022, after heading the London-based, listed Telford Homes. He talks to Suzie Mayes about what drew him to a very different business, how to be ‘better than new zero’ and the SME’s big growth plans

A guide to good design

As the consultation on the updated National Design Guidance comes to a close, Suzie Mayes looks at its focus on climate and health and gauges the industry’s view

HBF Viewpoint

The housing minister says the government can reach its housing goal. But, says Laura Markus, HBF’s policy and external affairs manager, without help to support first time buyers, this is unlikely to be the reality