April 2019

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HBF Policy Conference

The HBF Policy Conference covered a wide range of issues facing the industry, with challenges old and new up for debate. Housebuilder reports

The Interview - Chris Weedon, Stonebond Properties

Chris Weedon is the amiable md of Stonebond properties, a small housebuilder owned by the founders of Countryside. He talks to Suzie Mayes about his ambitious growth trajectory, taking care over community consultation and what he has learned from his years at Countryside

Nature net gain

In its Spring Statement, the government confirmed it would mandate biodiversity net gain in new schemes in England. Before this announcement, Suzie Mayes found out the industry's views on the plans and what housebuilders are doing to encourage and protect biodiversity

MMC identity

Richard Lankshear, NHBC's innovation manager, looks at what is deemed a modern method of construction and the systems NHBC has been reviewing

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New rules of planning

The government is consulting on the revamped NPPF which takes a “rulesbased” approach to planning. Suzie Mayes looks at the key features and what the industry thinks of them

Planning and Infrastructure Act goes live

The Planning and Infrastructure Act became law in December, with a promise to significantly speed up home building. Suzie Mayes finds out if the sector is convinced

The Interview – Tim Grey, Llanmoor Homes

Tim Grey, sales director of South Wales-based Llanmoor Homes, talks to Suzie Mayes about his long service to the family business, how his father has inspired him and his plans for the SME which is thriving in a tough environment

Proud builders

NHBC celebrated the Supreme winners and runners up of its long-running Pride in the Job Awards in January. Housebuilder reveals the best UK site managers of 2025 and why the competition is so important