Bold moves and big questions: Labour's ambitious housebuilding plans
Technological advancements present a unique opportunity to revitalise the housing sector while maintaining high standards, says PlanRadar's Rob Norton
What the new government should do to support first-time buyers
Shared ownership is an effective route to getting onto the property ladder, says Peter Hawley, director of SOWN. The government just needs to realise it
How interior design incentives can make a sale
In a competitive marketplace, how can professional interior design support sales beyond a show home? Edward Thomas Interiors' Steve Hird explains
UK modular cannot reach its potential without government backing
Mary-Anne Bowring, ceo of Una Living, says MMC will be vital to meeting the government’s housing targets – but a sea change in attitude will be required
History tells us that an upswing is coming
Chris Gardner, ceo of Atelier, says past history suggests a sustained period of market recovery is coming
A heightened role for planning and housing ushers in an exciting future
The new government has challenges to overcome in enacting planning reform, says Julia Chowings, partner at real estate adviser Gerald Eve. But change is welcome
Phasing – building tomorrow’s ambitions today
Jonathan Nail, senior director – property development at United Trust Bank – looks at the advantages of phasing larger schemes
Driving sustainable change in housebuilding
Andrew Carpenter, chief executive of the STA, explains why the current political landscape offers a unique opportunity for housing
Fixed Price contracts versus Open Book, Net Cost
Arcadis partner Richard Jones looks at the open book, net cost contract (OBNC) model
Time to build on the green belt
If government is serious about protecting the environment, it needs to build on the green belt, argues Simon Vernon-Harcourt, design & planning director at Cit…
