February 2022

In this issue

The big issues

Suzie Mayes looks at the key challenges facing the industry over the next 12 months and how the sector is responding

The Interview – John Anderson, Allison Group

John Anderson is ceo of Allison Group, the former Larkfleet homes business. He talks to Suzie Mayes about an exciting 18 months which have seen the sale of the company and the housebuilder beginning a growth journey, for the benefit of Anderson and his team

Future building

NHBC’s Building for tomorrow conference series returns to live audiences this spring. Housebuilder gets the lowdown on an immersive event set to provide crucial information on the Future Homes Standard and other topics

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SWOT shows industry in turmoil

Following a trying 12 months for housebuilders, this year’s SWOT analysis exposes the desperate state of some in the industry as consumer confidence nosedives and viability issues overwhelm. Ben Roskrow reveals the many Threats and Weaknesses the industry currently faces while searching for the Strengths and Opportunities

Time to give average prices the index finger

Matt Fleming, executive chairman at the Henry Agency, is launching a new house price index. He explains why he believes it will be better than what we have now

The Interview – Paul Turner, NHBC

After his first year as chief executive of NHBC, Paul Turner talks to Ben Roskrow about his plans to ensure the 90-year-old business is still around in another 90 years, supporting customers and consumers

HBF Viewpoint

Catherine Williams, HBF’s planning director, welcomes the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework. But certain changes since the draft version have weakened the intended “rules-based” approach. And SMEs are not as supported as they could be