House Building policy, regulation, planning, technology, product features

Newhall’s new approach

Sept. 1, 2007 Feature

This month’s Development of the Month takes Steve Menary to Newhall in Harlow, Essex, where the Moen brothers have decided to take a greater stake in the land they have been selling off to developers, bringing in architects to design their own scheme

Policy washout

Sept. 1, 2007 Feature

The government faced a public backlash when forced to announce new housebuilding targets in the midst of summer deluges, which offered a portent of how flood-prone growth areas might end up looking. Chris Webb discovers the latest plans to protect new developments

Housebuilding 2007 show preview

Sept. 1, 2007 Feature

The industry is set to gather for an all-star conference line-up and product showcase at the annual Housebuilding exhibition. Chris Windle previews the highlights of the show, which takes place at London’s Business Design Centre on October 9 and 10

A tale of Taylor Wimpey

Sept. 1, 2007 Feature

The latest league tables of planning applications across the UK shows the impact of the Taywood Wimpey merger. The new mega builder now dominates many, but not all, regions, reports Steve Menary.

Reality Bites

Sept. 1, 2007 Feature

Born out of Rydon Construction, REAL is establishing itself as an urban renewal specialist. Director Mark Mitchener tells Allison Heller why bringing local communities on board is central to its success

To bank or not to bank

Sept. 1, 2007 Feature

That is the question Allison Heller asks a range of industry insiders, as the landbanking debate heats up under the spotlight of a forthcoming Office of Fair Trading inquiry

One step at a time

Sept. 1, 2007 Feature

Hometrack research director Richard Donnell argues that our focus on headline housebuilding levels is misguided: the key to the affordability crisis lies in increasing the supply of one-bedroom properties.

Bio fuelled

Sept. 1, 2007 Feature

Bioregional-Quintain is driven by a sustainable ethos, which has seen it land some lucrative sites across the country and form successful partnerships with the likes of Will Alsop and Crest Nicholson. Chris Windle finds out what makes the green machine tick.

Pride comes before a wall

Aug. 1, 2007 Feature

NHBC’s annual Pride in the Job competition plays a key part in raising new home standards to meet customers’ rising aspirations. Melissa Blamey asks the judges what makes a Quality Award winner

Cliveden lives on

Aug. 1, 2007 Feature

Cliveden’s notoriety among a particular generation lies with the scandalous 1960s Profumo affair. Those with a predilection for exclusivity now have the chance to buy into a new over-55s village on the estate, developed through a partnership between the National Trust and Countryside Properties. Steve Menary sneaks a peek

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