Applications rise nationwide
Almost all regions in the UK have seen a noticeable lift in planning applications as housebuilders respond to a recovering market. Steve Menary gets the lowdown
Weston's instincts drive ambitious growth plans
Essex-based Weston Homes has announced plans to double in size in the next three to five years. Ben Roskrow talks to the firm’s chairman and founder Bob …
SWOT results show industry move
This year’s annual Housebuilder SWOT analysis of the industry reflects a significant change in the hopes, dreams and attitudes of our panel of industry e…
Tarkett launches luxury vinyl tile range
Hold fire
The latest report from the NHBC Foundation looks at fires in cavities within new homes. Graham Perrior, NHBC's standards and technical manager, reports on the …
Inland inplace
Brownfield regeneration specialist Inland Homes has quietly been growing its housebuilding business. Suzie Mayesspeaks to the team about its activities, ambiti…
Getting on with Galliard
As life starts to return to the beleaguered housebuilding industry, developers of all types and sizes are looking to grow their businesses. Suzie Mayestalks to…
Howzat!
The first ever Housebuilder Product Awards took place at Edgbaston cricket stadium in June. Suzie Mayes profiles the winners and highly commended entrants.
Election fever comes early
Stephen Byfield, managing director of communications consultancy PPS, says that the next election campaign has already started with planning as the first battl…
The cultivated landlord
Grainger is giving the industry the chance to build the garden cities of today, with readymade sites on offer. Suzie Mayes talks to development director John B…
