November 2023

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In this issue

HMI addresses challenges and the route ahead

October’s Housing Market Intelligence Conference addressed the industry’s myriad challenges while looking towards market stability and recognising changing sentiment towards housing. Suzie Mayes reports

The Interview – James Dickens, Wavensmere Homes

James Dickens is managing director of Wavensmere Homes, an SME specialising in “reanimating” buildings and regenerating brownfield land. He talks to Suzie Mayes about why he likes challenging sites, innovating the housing market and advice for SMEs in difficult times

Building for Tomorrow

NHBC’s Building for Tomorrow Series returns to venues across the UK in February, with content to reflect the exciting but challenging times ahead for housebuilding. Housebuilder reports

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HMI Report a crucial tool for business planning

The 2025 Housing Market Intelligence Report will launch at the Housing Market Intelligence Conference on October 8. Suzie Mayes looks at the origins of this essential read for any one interested in housebuilding and offers a preview of this year's content

The Interview - Steve Wood, NHBC

As Steve Woods, NHBC's chief executive, prepares to retire from the business, he looks at his eight years heading the organisation, his achievements and what he has learned about housebuilding. He speaks to Suzie Mayes.

Smart water

As global demand for water rises, the NHBC Foundation's latest report looks at the countries demonstrating leadership in water management.

Optimism about government fades as new threats hit SMEs

It is all change in this years SWOT analysis as our panellists, a year into a Labour government, wait to see if a raft of positive housing initiatives will ease the path to delivering more homes. Meanwhile, new regulations and taxes are a significant Threat to smaller housebuilders. Ben Roskrow analyses 2025's SWOT results.