Creative thinking to boost private home building
Housebuilders need to think creatively if they are to allay suspicions that the industry is not up to the task of delivering a large proportion of the required increase in home building, argues John Stewart
Hold on to your hats - it's election 2015
Hardly had the new year's eve fireworks fizzled out over Old Father Thames than the political parties stepped up the campaigning ahead of the general election in May.
What's in store in 2015?
<p>Ben Roskrow looks ahead to 2015, an election year of course. But what if there were two elections next year, as in 1974? What would that uncertainty do to the market and the economy</p>
Highs and lows but all in this together
Phil Slater, channel manager - contracts at Indesit UK, looks back at what 2014 meant for the housebuilding industry and ahead to the opportunities and challenges of 2015
Lyons reminds us of the potential of MMC
Richard Jones, head of residential at EC Harris, examines two key aspects of the Lyons Report - the role of the Homes and Communities Agency and the opportunity provided by modern methods of construction
A realistic picture
The latest trading updates reflect a more subdued market than in recent times but the City is still pleased, says Steve Menary
Housing market recovery slows in 2014
The housing market recovery has slowed during 2014 and volumes remain well below their pre-crash peaks, says John Stewart
Uh oh - interesting times ahead in 2015
So, that was 2014. Not bad on the whole - a decent housing market, plenty of political interest in the industry, material shortages easing and a growing economy. In this edition of Housebuilder several columnists look back at the year - and their mood is one of satisfaction, tinged with concern at some of the emerging trends.
Time to rebrand PRS
Rebecca Eatwell, director of communications consultancy PPS Group's northern office, asks whether the private rented sector is in need of an image overhaul
The housing delivery capacity conundrum
Richard Jones, group head of regeneration and growth at EC Harris, reveals that a new report from his firm on new homes delivery suggests more focus is needed on funding and physical delivery and a little less on land and planning issues
