September 2019

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September 2019

In this issue

Brexit debacle threatens industry stability

Housebuilder’s annual SWOT analysis asks the views of an expert panel on the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats currently facing the industry. Ben Roskrow finds fear of recession looming large.

The Interview -Tim Banks, Octagon Developments

Tim Banks is ceo of Octagon Developments, a luxury housebuilder that is now planning more mid-priced schemes. He talks to Suzie Mayes

An emotional response

Research shows psychology and emotion play a significant role in the home buying process, says Rachel Asquith, business director at Aylesworth Fleming

Sea views

Giles Wilson, NHBC’s standards manager, explores how to treat costal homes

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The Interview – Tom Titherington, Sovereign Network Group

Tom Titherington, chief investment and development officer of housing association Sovereign Network Group, leaves the business in March. He talks to Suzie Mayes about his fulfilling career in housing, his legacy and why the customer must always matter most

A shift in local governance

Suzie Mayes gives an overview of the Devolution White Paper and its possible impact on housebuilding

A sound framework?

The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is now published. Suzie Mayes considers the key detail and gets the industry’s view

Pride in their Jobs

NHBC honoured the Supreme winners and runners-up of its 44th Pride in the Job Awards in January. The prestigious industry competition celebrates the best site managers in the UK