May 2018

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The Interview - Joseph Rajah, Joseph Homes

Joseph Rajah started his business during the downturn and now delivers innovative homes in greater London. He talks to Suzie Mayes about taking on challenges, the company's values and space-efficient design

All-star builders

Twenty housebuilders have been rated five star in the latest HBF/NHBC customer satisfaction survey. Suzie Mayes talks to some of those who have achieved the highest rating and asks what it takes to be five star

Councillors prioritise housing delivery

A survey of planning committee members reveals that they think the housing crisis is getting worse. But residents are showing signs of recognising the need for more homes, of the right type, in their area.

HBF Viewpoint

HBF Policy director David O'Leary argues that the government needs to be more vocal about the successes it has enjoyed with its housing policies

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There are two ways to view the housebuilding landscape at the moment, says Ben Roskrow. It is whether you are a glass half empty, or glass half full sort of person

High-rise pause

The industry is experiencing delays in gaining approval to build high-rise residential buildings through the new Building Safety Regulator. Suzie Mayes looks at the reasons why

The Interview – Joshua Hopkins, Lee Barnard, Denbury Homes

Joshua Hopkins, md of Denbury Homes, and Lee Barnard, the company’s new ceo, talk to Suzie Mayes about their big growth plans for the SME formerly known as Hopkins & Moore

Quality assurance

NHBC explains its new Quality Assurance Reviews and Certification, offering a holistic view of quality across a housebuilding business