October 2019

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October 2019

In this issue

Britain's Biggest Housebuilders

The 2019 Housing Market Intelligence report will be launched at the Housing Market Intelligence conference in London on October 8 and will include the Top 75 housebuilders ranking. Brian Green offers a taste of what is in the report and reveals this year's Top 25 housebuilders

The Interview- Vicky Savage, L&Q

Vicky Savage is new London md of leading housing association and developer L&Q. She talks to Suzie Mayes about plans, challenges and the crucial role good housing plays in people's lives

Space innovators

Suzie Mayes reports on three developers who are using space inventively to increase housing numbers, at the same time offering something different to first time buyers and those on low incomes

Renting reasons

The build to Rent sector has grown noticeably since its inception in 2013. Suzie Mayes reports on the drivers and players and what it all means for the viability of long-term renting

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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