June 2022

In this issue

The Interview - Peter Barlow, Wain Homes

Peter Barlow joined Wain Homes 32 years ago, working his way up to ceo. He talks to Suzie Mayes about steady career progression, the company's growth plans and marking its 50th anniversary

Housebuilder Product Awards

The winners have been announced of the year's Housebuilder Product Awards. We showcase those companies that have proved themselves to be the best in class for products, systems and services

Policy Conference returns to talk change

Suzie Mayes reports on last month's HBF Policy Conference, with speakers discussing new relationships with government and other challenges

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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