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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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