June 2024

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HBF Viewpoint

James Stevens, HBF’s director for cities, addresses the implication of the recent mayoral elections in which Labour won 11 of the 12 polls. Could this mean the return of spatial planning?

The Brain Game 2024 – in pictures

This year, the Housebuilder Brain Game raised more than £260,000 as part of a fun packed, celebrity filled night. Housebuilder celebrates the highlights.

The Interview Charlotte Edwards, Dennis Edwards Homes

Charlotte Edwards, ceo of Dennis Edwards Homes, took over the SME after the deaths of her father and brother. She talks to Suzie Mayes about overcoming tragedy, becoming a housebuilding expert and empowering others.

Housebuilder Product Awards 2024

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

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Solving the section 106 crisis

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