Making a start on sustainable housing
When it comes to driving down carbon emissions in new homes, the best way to begin is with the materials you choose, says Charlie Ayers, SureCav's md
Tightened loan criteria - an opportunity for housebuilders
James Duncan of Winckworth Sherwood says recent changes to loan criteria and cost from the public works loans board will see an increase in public/private part…
What is the precedent for an ombudsman’s powers?
Augusta Lynch-Glenister, head of marketing at After Build, looks at what the industry might expect from the New Homes Ombudsman
New housing targets just in time for Christmas
Paul Smith of The Strategic Land Group fears the new standard method for calculating housing targets will not deliver the homes we need
Deconstruction, not demolition
Housebuilders need to look beyond new homes’ performance and look at material recovery at the end of their lifetimes, says Etex's Steve Hemmings
Home – more important than ever
Dan Soulsby of Egger (UK) looks back at a remarkable year, takes positives from the challenges and sees beacons of light ahead.
The kitchen is the heart of the home
Russell J Owens of Whirlpool says a recent survey reveals an increase in popularity for cooking and the resurrection of family mealtimes
Communications takeaways for 2021
BECG managing director Andrew Howard reflects on communication strategies for 2021
More certainty on Covid and Brexit
Arcadis partner Richard Jones looks at what action might be taken on both the demand and supply side to maintain momentum in the market
Changing the public perception of Help to Buy
HBF policy director David O’Leary looks back on a remarkable year and looks ahead to 2021 and the new Help to Buy
