March 2016

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In this issue

Rather Regal

we profile Regal Homes, a firm bringing innovation to the capital

Planning changes

Reviews of the Community Infrastructure Levy and the New Homes Bonus could bring disruption to the industry

The Housebuilder interview

Bob Weston of Weston Homes and his “five-a-day” strategy

NHBC Tech Zone

A new, free on-line resource for technical developments from NHBC

Financial fortunes

Smaller housebuilders are still struggling to secure development finance

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HMI sees brighter outlook but many challenges

This year’s Housing Market Intelligence Conference was conducted against a more positive backdrop than a year ago. But, as speakers showed, there are myriad issues for the new pro-housing government – and industry - to contend with. Suzie Mayes reports

Reversing the decline of SME housebuilders

Industry veteran Edwin de Silva has been supporting SME housebuilders for some time. He talks to Suzie Mayes about his latest work

The Interview Philip Jenkins, Peabody

Philip Jenkins is executive director, development of Peabody, Housebuilder’s Medium housebuilder of the year. He talks to Suzie Mayes about the housing association’s merger with Catalyst, the power of estate regeneration and what he wants from government

Savvy sustainable housebuilding

While the industry waits for clarity on upcoming regulations, Suzie Mayes explores how housebuilders are responding to the environmental agenda, tackling carbon reduction, biodiversity and water saving