A unique insight into the industry
The September edition of Housebuilder includes a fascinating and unique expert analysis of the industry. Ben Roskrow discusses the findings
Countdown
There are signs of a revival in planning applications for some UK regions, but for others the situation remains grim and comparable figures in all regions tell…
Results driven
Is now the right time to buy land? Steve Menary looks at the housebuilders making cash calls to buy land and considers how writedowns are affecting the market
Open plans
Richard Jones of EC Harris wonders how section 106 obligations will pan out as the downturn eases, and finds some imaginative thinking
Home building upturn
Housing starts have staged a surprising recovery since the turn of the year, but there are many obstacles in the way of a full recovery
A fascinating analysis of a challenged industry
Of the suggested opportunities, no one ranked the possibility that a new government will improve development opportunity in their top four, reflecting the fear…
Taking AIM
Steve Menary looks at the state of play in the AIM market and finds it is not the happiest place to be
An economic rollercoaster towards recovery
Opinion remains divided on where the economy and the housing market stand in this extraordinary economic cycle, says Richard Jones, head of residential and reg…
Rental demand and supply
Britain lacks a professional, institutionally-funded private rented sector for the same reason it has a long-term affordability crisis: severe rationing of per…
HMI–reflecting the mood of the industry
Housing Market Intelligence is different. It recognises that if the government is serious about building the number of new homes that the UK needs, then only t…
