Mark Heald has been in the construction recruitment industry for over twenty years. Here, he tells Housing View how the construction sector has changed in that time, the lessons learned from the 2008 recession, and his concerns for the future of housebuilding
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Barratt strike to buy Redrow in £2.5bn deal
In a surprise move, Barratt and Redrow announce a merge of the two businesses. Meanwhile, the NHBC reveal completion data for 2023.
Almost three-quarters of developers want a Labour government
A survey by Knight Frank has found that 70% of housebuilders would welcome a Labour government. Meanwhile, house prices rise slightly.
The housing industry has plenty of challenges – but let’s not lose sight of what makes construction so rewarding
It’s easy to get bogged down in the challenges faced by the housebuilding industry; but it’s important to focus on why construction is such a rewarding career choice.
Optimistic start to 2024 as house prices increase in January
Rightmove report the biggest monthly house price rise since 2020, but Red Sea attacks could add to industry challenges.
Opinion: We need one voice, not white noise
Is the housing industry producing too many separate reports, instead of coming together to send a single unified message to Government?
Organisations call for housing policy reform as more developers enter administration
Three housing organisations call for meaningful policy change ahead of a General Election, as several developers post trading updates – and some fall into administration.
“Not that difficult” to buy a home says NatWest chair, as house prices rise
Sir Howard Davies prompts criticism after comments on BBC Radio 4, as house prices increase for the third month in a row.
Gove scraps housing targets as planning permissions decline
Michael Gove unveils revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework, as planning permissions reach a new low.
What will happen to the housing market in 2024?
As we come to the end of a year fraught with difficulty, Housing View takes a look back at the last twelve months, and offers a prediction for the year ahead.
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