Time for a positive government narrative on housing supply
HBF policy director David O’Leary argues that the government needs to be more positive about its successes with its policies on housing supply
Margins squeezed as costs increase and outlook dims
Steve Menary looks at the latest financial updates from the housebuilding sector and wonders if margins may be squeezed in the future
A watershed moment for housebuilders
John Marsh, water director at GTC, explains how new rules being introduced this month (April) will open up the water market
Offsite components - adding kerb appeal to new homes
Liam Kelly, managing director of IG Elements, says working in partnership with housebuilders can boost build methods and design
Considering the draft London Plan
Richard Jones, partner at Arcadis, analyses the draft London Plan and considers whether it can achieve the target for the capital of 65,000 homes a yea
Build cost inflation prompts industry innovation
Steve Menary takes a look at build cost inflation and its impact on the industry
Landing the big arguments on developer contributions
HBF policy director David O’Leary looks at new research looking at developer contributions towards infrastructure
Recognising our successes – and our failings
Ben Roskrow says that for the industry to be recognised for its successes it needs to address its failings
A battle for hearts and minds
Ben Roskrow assesses the public debate over the good and not so good in the industry
LGA headlines are not helping the housing crisis
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley says that the LGA’s attack on the industry for landbanking does not help tackle the housing crisis
