March 2024

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In this issue

Industry mostly welcomes CMA report.

In late February, the Competition and Markets Authority published the results of its year-long study into housebuilding. Housebuilder looks at some of the conclusions and gets the industry’s reaction.

The state of play for small housebuilders.

The recent State of Play report confirms that conditions for SME housebuilders are tougher than ever. Chris Windle talks to smaller companies about the challenges they face and what they would like to see the government do to help.

The Interview

Spencer McCarthy, Churchill Retirement Living. Spencer McCarthy, ceo and chairman of Churchill Retirement Living, talks to Suzie Mayes about 30 years of fronting a firm, the challenges the business has endured since Brexit and how he is continuing to support older buyers.

Regional Builder Hub to offer lifeline to SMEs

Ben Bolgar, the King’s Foundation’s executive director, and Edwin de Silva, secretariat for the APPG for SME housebuilders, are seeking to turn around the fortunes of SME housebuilders through the creation of a Regional Builder Hub initiative. Housebuilder finds out more.

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The year ahead

The industry enters 2025 with a supportive government but many challenges ahead. Suzie Mayes asks the sector what the next 12 months might bring, taking in politics, policy and the market

The Housebuilder Awards 2024

The industry honoured the winners, highly commended companies and finalists of the 20th Housebuilder Awards at the end of October. Housebuilder recaps the special night

The Interview – Wayne Douglas, City & Country

After more than 15 years at City & Country, Wayne Douglas became its managing director. He talks to Suzie Mayes about knowing the business, heritage building and growth plans

Tech update

NHBC has launched its Standards for 2025, the industry’s essential guide to housebuilding. It explains the changes it has introduced which apply from January 1st