NHBC appoints chief financial officer
NHBC has appointed Sarah Maillet as its new chief financial officer. Maillet has more than 20 years’ experience as an executive leader in the global finance services sector. She trained with KPMG and qualified as Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Santander chief economist to speak at HBF Conference
Santander chief economist Frances Haque is the latest speaker to join a strong line up at the Home Builders Federation’s Policy Conference in March. Haque will focus on the economic outlook and its impact on the industry. She joins housing secretary Steve Reed who is set to give delegates a flavour of how the government will help the industry to "Build, baby, build" to meet the 1.5 million new homes target in this parliament.
Hill seals £300 million refinancing
The Hill Group has completed the full refinancing of its revolving credit facility, increasing total committed funding to £300 million as the firm seeks to double its size to £2.3 billion by 2030.
NHBC unveils 2025 Pride in the Job winners
NHBC has revealed the Supreme Winners of its 2025 Pride in the Job Awards, celebrating the UK’s top site managers for their dedication to raising standards in home building and delivering homes of outstanding quality.
Govt launches consultation on national design guidance
The government has launched a consultation on updated national design guidance, encouraging new build homes to be climate resilient and feature “calmer streets”.
Affordability challenge locks out 1.5 million potential homeowners – HBF
The affordability gap is locking out 1.5 million potential homeowners from the housing market, according to the latest research from the Home Builders Federation.
