September 2016

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The market stays strong

Housebuilder’s annual industry SWOT analysis asks the views of an expert panel on the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and threats facing the industry right now.

Sweetener sales

Johnny Morris, research director of Countrywide, looks at the effect of Help to Buy on housebuilders’ use of incentives and suggests that it is time for the industry to look elsewhere for sales boosts

The Housebuilder Interview – Chris Endsor

Chris Endsor, ceo of Miller Homes, talks to Suzie Mayes about an eventful summer, Miller’s growth plans and what gives him the greatest buzz

Sales pitch

Five years ago NHBC launched an industry-wide campaign to help raise standards of pitched roofs. The company’s technical projects manager. Chris Derzypilskyj reports on how the situation has improved

Affordable brownfield

With the deadline for Local Plans looming, Lewis Jones, account director of communications consultancy PPS, examines whether the government’s dual focus on a brownfield-first agenda and affordability is contradictory

United front at UK Construction Week

In its second year, UK Construction Week hits the Birmingham NEC in October. Suzie Mayes reports on what to expect this year, including details of the Build Show which is set to capture the interest of housebuilders once again

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The Interview – Georgina Lynch, PJ Livesey

Georgina Lynch, managing director of PJ Livesey, joined her father’s business after a successful career in the health club sector. She talks to Suzie Mayes about making homes out of historic buildings and how heritage development can unlock housing

The Brain Game – in pictures

Housebuilder celebrates the highlights of this year’s Housebuilder Marie Curie Brain Game, which raised more than £205,000 for the charity as part of a black-tie, celebrity hosted quiz

Housebuilder Product Awards 2026

The winners have been announced of this year’s Housebuilder Product Awards. We showcase those companies that are leaders in products, systems and services

HBF Viewpoint

The viability crisis is now one of the greatest threats to increasing housing supply, says Laura Markus, HBF’s policy and external aff airs manager. The government must act so that homes can be built