No curse in these interesting times
Housebuilding has life in it yet, says Ben Roskrow, and there is plenty to consider in these interesting times
What caused the Pickles prickles?
Communities secretary Eric Pickles' appearance at the HBF Policy conference was almost bizarre. Ben Roskrow speculates that his strange mood may have been due to the measures introduced in the Budget just before the event
Sentiment survey
Trading statements and house price indices can seriously affect City sentiment towards housebuilders. Steve Menarylooks at how analysts have been recently rating the top seven.
Four steps to strategic partnership success
Richard Jones, head of regeneration and growth at EC Harris, looks at the essential make up of strategic partnerships and argues that they are becoming the key requirement for driving housing delivery in the current market.
A Budget for home building
The housing measures announced in the Budget and accompanying Plan for Growth are significant for the home building industry, says John Stewart, not just because of their direct impact, but because of what they tell us about underlying government thinking.
Budget relief for newhomes
The Budget announcements were an unexpected and welcome turn, says Ben Roskrow
Lazy Legoland comments miss improvements in design
Ben Roskrow argues that Grant Shapps' attacks on new home design were somewhat lazy. Whilst there is always room for improvement, new home design has improved significantly in recent years
The long road back
Fourteen firms remain on the Housebuilder index after the heavily indebted McInerney was removed. Steve Menary looks at how all of the other index players are performing
The Localism Bill – Richard Jones good or bad for housing?
Richard Jones, head of regeneration and growth at EC Harris, looks at the impact of the Localism Bill on housing.
A summit for action
HBF executive chairman Stewart Baseley reports back on last month’s first time buyer summit and welcomes the Zero Carbon Hub’s funding announcement
