June 2018

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The Housebuilder Brain Game - in pictures

Savills was crowned Brain Game winner as the industry raised £278,000 for Marie Curie at the annual celebrity-hosted quiz night.

The Interview - Stephen Wicks, Inland Homes

Stephen Wicks, founder and ceo of Inland Homes, has developed his business from a brownfield land specialist to a housebuilder that has recently established a partnerships arm. He talks to Suzie Mayes about keeping the company's entrepreneurial spirit while going for growth.

Government seeks game changer with NPPF

With the government proposing changes to the National Planning Policy Framework and the system for developer contributions, Mark Smulian considers whether the revisions will work.

Housebuilder Product Awards

The winners have been announced of the Housebuilder Product Awards 2018. We showcase the winning companies, whose achievements will be celebrated at a winner's lunch.

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After the government’s announcements on addressing the problems in the section 106 affordable housing market, Suzie Mayes considers some of the detail and whether it will be enough

The Interview – Jon Di-Stefano, Greencore Homes

Jon Di-Stefano became ceo of sustainable housebuilder Greencore Homes in 2022, after heading the London-based, listed Telford Homes. He talks to Suzie Mayes about what drew him to a very different business, how to be ‘better than new zero’ and the SME’s big growth plans

A guide to good design

As the consultation on the updated National Design Guidance comes to a close, Suzie Mayes looks at its focus on climate and health and gauges the industry’s view

HBF Viewpoint

The housing minister says the government can reach its housing goal. But, says Laura Markus, HBF’s policy and external affairs manager, without help to support first time buyers, this is unlikely to be the reality