No more "sound bite" policies, please
Richard Jones, head of residential at EC Harris, laments a lack of long term thinking by the government and the industry and hopes for better with the new administration
Let's act now on new homes supply
Whoever forms the new government will have housing supply high on its "to do" list, says HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley. The benefits of following through promises to deliver on new homes are clear
An industry in expansion mode
Steve Menary assesses the latest results for the listed housebuilders and sees an industry pushing up margins
Industry in privileged post-election position
All the main political parties are committed to significantly increasing home building, says John Stewart. Whatever the political make-up of the new government, it will have to rely heavily on the private sector to achieve its housing supply objectives
Housing debate should focus on quality not quantity
Election campaigns always create a challenge for magazine editors, journalists and editorial contributors.
New skills needed to maintain quality
<p>As new home building increases, finding the right skills will become increasingly important. A nice problem to have, says Ben Roskrow, but one that needs tackling if high levels of customer satisfaction are to be maintained </p>
Offsite on the up
Adrian Forbes, sales director of Keystone Group, looks at the increasing trend towards offsite construction in the UK housebuilding industry and how it can bring quality, performance and crucially, speed of build to housebuilders
"Smoke and mirrors" policies do not make a strategy
Richard Jones, head of residential at EC Harris, analyses the prime minister's proposal to extend the Starter Homes Initiative, and its effect on new homes and infrastructure
Going to market
Steve Menary looks at the prospects for housebuilders looking to float on the stock market post the general election and wonders who may step up to the plate
Industry seeks certainty whoever wins in May
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley details what the industry needs from the new government after the May poll - whatever its make up or hue
