September 2019

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September 2019

In this issue

Brexit debacle threatens industry stability

Housebuilder’s annual SWOT analysis asks the views of an expert panel on the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats currently facing the industry. Ben Roskrow finds fear of recession looming large.

The Interview -Tim Banks, Octagon Developments

Tim Banks is ceo of Octagon Developments, a luxury housebuilder that is now planning more mid-priced schemes. He talks to Suzie Mayes

An emotional response

Research shows psychology and emotion play a significant role in the home buying process, says Rachel Asquith, business director at Aylesworth Fleming

Sea views

Giles Wilson, NHBC’s standards manager, explores how to treat costal homes

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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