Features

The latest news, features, comment and analysis of the UK housebuilding market covering policy, regulation, planning, technology, new developments and products

Keir 'n Ang

NPPF: The verdict

Feb. 7, 2025 Feature

Suzie Mayes looks at the key elements of the new National Planning Policy Framework and gauges the industry’s views

Lucille home owner

Community at the heart of New Homes Week

Feb. 6, 2025 Feature

It is New Homes Week this week (February 3-9), with the theme this year of community. Suzie Mayes looks at some of the housebuilders participating

NHBC Standards 2025

NHBC Standards 2025

Dec. 10, 2024 Feature

NHBC has launched its Standards for 2025, the industry’s essential guide to housebuilding from foundations to roofs and finishing

NHBC - BEYOND '25 LIVE

BEYOND '25 LIVE

Dec. 10, 2024 Feature

NHBC is rebooting its long-running Building for Tomorrow technical seminar to bring BEYOND ’25 LIVE

2025

The year ahead

Dec. 10, 2024 Feature

The industry enters 2025 with a government boasting big housing ambitions. But what could be in store? Suzie Mayes finds out

Wayne Douglas

The Interview - Wayne Douglas, City & Country

Dec. 9, 2024 Feature

Wayne Douglas became md of City & Country in 2023 after more than 15 years with the business. He talks to Suzie Mayes

Philip Jenkins

The Interview - Philip Jenkins, Peabody

Nov. 17, 2024 Feature

Philip Jenkins became Peabody’s executive director, development when Catalyst merged with the London-based housing association. He talks to Suzie Mayes

Edwin de Silva

A mission to reverse the decline of SME housebuilders

Nov. 11, 2024 Feature

Industry veteran Edwin de Silva has been supporting SME housebuilders for some time. He talks to Suzie Mayes

Fairmont

Diverse and design led homes key to meeting modern buyer demands

Nov. 1, 2024 Feature

Design-led home builder Spitfire Homes has opened its doors to a range of new show homes. Adrian Clift, the company’s head of design, comments

NHBC brownfield

The importance of brownfield - NHBC

Oct. 5, 2024 Feature

NHBC explains why brownfield could be key for housebuilding as the new government seeks to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years