Home Builders Federation
@homebuildersfed.bsky.social
We are the voice of the home building industry, representing developers in England and Wales.
#HBFPolicyConference brings together a strong line up of expert speakers and attendees,
Providing valuable opportunities to connect with peers and colleagues across the home building industry.
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Providing valuable opportunities to connect with peers and colleagues across the home building industry.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:46 PM
#HBFPolicyConference brings together a strong line up of expert speakers and attendees,
Providing valuable opportunities to connect with peers and colleagues across the home building industry.
🎫 buff.ly/b8omQzn
Providing valuable opportunities to connect with peers and colleagues across the home building industry.
🎫 buff.ly/b8omQzn
Early booking for HBF Policy Conference 2026 ends Friday 13 February
We’ve got an impressive line-up of speakers this year, including...
🔸Steve Reed MP, Secretary of State for Housing
🔸Amy Rees, CE, Homes England
🔸Neil Jefferson, CE, HBF
Early booking ends Friday 13 Feb 👉 buff.ly/EAZjTiO
We’ve got an impressive line-up of speakers this year, including...
🔸Steve Reed MP, Secretary of State for Housing
🔸Amy Rees, CE, Homes England
🔸Neil Jefferson, CE, HBF
Early booking ends Friday 13 Feb 👉 buff.ly/EAZjTiO
February 17, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Early booking for HBF Policy Conference 2026 ends Friday 13 February
We’ve got an impressive line-up of speakers this year, including...
🔸Steve Reed MP, Secretary of State for Housing
🔸Amy Rees, CE, Homes England
🔸Neil Jefferson, CE, HBF
Early booking ends Friday 13 Feb 👉 buff.ly/EAZjTiO
We’ve got an impressive line-up of speakers this year, including...
🔸Steve Reed MP, Secretary of State for Housing
🔸Amy Rees, CE, Homes England
🔸Neil Jefferson, CE, HBF
Early booking ends Friday 13 Feb 👉 buff.ly/EAZjTiO
Ready for a different career direction?
Today, applications have officially opened for the eighth intake of the Women into Home Building programme.
We want to receive applications from career changers, returners, graduates, apprentices, and even those completely new to construction. 📋👷♀️
Today, applications have officially opened for the eighth intake of the Women into Home Building programme.
We want to receive applications from career changers, returners, graduates, apprentices, and even those completely new to construction. 📋👷♀️
February 16, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Ready for a different career direction?
Today, applications have officially opened for the eighth intake of the Women into Home Building programme.
We want to receive applications from career changers, returners, graduates, apprentices, and even those completely new to construction. 📋👷♀️
Today, applications have officially opened for the eighth intake of the Women into Home Building programme.
We want to receive applications from career changers, returners, graduates, apprentices, and even those completely new to construction. 📋👷♀️
Our latest Broken Ladder report highlights the stark affordability gap many potential homeowners are facing across the country.
HBF is calling on Government to introduce a new targeted equity loan scheme for first-time buyers...
👉 5% buyer deposit
👉 15% equity loan
👉 80% Loan-to-Value
HBF is calling on Government to introduce a new targeted equity loan scheme for first-time buyers...
👉 5% buyer deposit
👉 15% equity loan
👉 80% Loan-to-Value
February 16, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Our latest Broken Ladder report highlights the stark affordability gap many potential homeowners are facing across the country.
HBF is calling on Government to introduce a new targeted equity loan scheme for first-time buyers...
👉 5% buyer deposit
👉 15% equity loan
👉 80% Loan-to-Value
HBF is calling on Government to introduce a new targeted equity loan scheme for first-time buyers...
👉 5% buyer deposit
👉 15% equity loan
👉 80% Loan-to-Value
Our Parliamentary Skills Reception showcases the variety of career paths and opportunities available in the home building industry 🏡
Here's a reminder of last year's event 👇
Why not join us this year?
See details 👉 buff.ly/IH57CxI
#NAW #NAW26 #SkilsForLife
Here's a reminder of last year's event 👇
Why not join us this year?
See details 👉 buff.ly/IH57CxI
#NAW #NAW26 #SkilsForLife
February 13, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Our Parliamentary Skills Reception showcases the variety of career paths and opportunities available in the home building industry 🏡
Here's a reminder of last year's event 👇
Why not join us this year?
See details 👉 buff.ly/IH57CxI
#NAW #NAW26 #SkilsForLife
Here's a reminder of last year's event 👇
Why not join us this year?
See details 👉 buff.ly/IH57CxI
#NAW #NAW26 #SkilsForLife
New data released today shows Wales will need to double house building to meet its housing need.
The scale of the challenge is stark, and current delivery levels are nowhere near where they need to be.
Here’s what the numbers tell us 👇
The scale of the challenge is stark, and current delivery levels are nowhere near where they need to be.
Here’s what the numbers tell us 👇
February 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
New data released today shows Wales will need to double house building to meet its housing need.
The scale of the challenge is stark, and current delivery levels are nowhere near where they need to be.
Here’s what the numbers tell us 👇
The scale of the challenge is stark, and current delivery levels are nowhere near where they need to be.
Here’s what the numbers tell us 👇
Lauren Edwards MP will once again be sponsoring our Parliamentary Skills this year.
Taking place on 11 March, it's a valuable opportunity for members and their apprentices, graduates, trainees and other new industry entrants to meet with MPs and Peers🙌
Secure your attendance👉 buff.ly/IH57CxI
#NAW
Taking place on 11 March, it's a valuable opportunity for members and their apprentices, graduates, trainees and other new industry entrants to meet with MPs and Peers🙌
Secure your attendance👉 buff.ly/IH57CxI
#NAW
February 11, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Lauren Edwards MP will once again be sponsoring our Parliamentary Skills this year.
Taking place on 11 March, it's a valuable opportunity for members and their apprentices, graduates, trainees and other new industry entrants to meet with MPs and Peers🙌
Secure your attendance👉 buff.ly/IH57CxI
#NAW
Taking place on 11 March, it's a valuable opportunity for members and their apprentices, graduates, trainees and other new industry entrants to meet with MPs and Peers🙌
Secure your attendance👉 buff.ly/IH57CxI
#NAW
Each 90-minute Brickwork Masterclass covers 👇
🧱 Cavity wall construction and insulation
🧱 DPCs and cavity trays
🧱 Cavity barriers
🧱 Timber frame
🧱 Sound insulation
The sessions are designed to refresh know-how and reduce rework, and are fully-funded
Book now 👉 buff.ly/6qVRqPX
🧱 Cavity wall construction and insulation
🧱 DPCs and cavity trays
🧱 Cavity barriers
🧱 Timber frame
🧱 Sound insulation
The sessions are designed to refresh know-how and reduce rework, and are fully-funded
Book now 👉 buff.ly/6qVRqPX
February 10, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Each 90-minute Brickwork Masterclass covers 👇
🧱 Cavity wall construction and insulation
🧱 DPCs and cavity trays
🧱 Cavity barriers
🧱 Timber frame
🧱 Sound insulation
The sessions are designed to refresh know-how and reduce rework, and are fully-funded
Book now 👉 buff.ly/6qVRqPX
🧱 Cavity wall construction and insulation
🧱 DPCs and cavity trays
🧱 Cavity barriers
🧱 Timber frame
🧱 Sound insulation
The sessions are designed to refresh know-how and reduce rework, and are fully-funded
Book now 👉 buff.ly/6qVRqPX
Despite strong demand for housing, first-time buyers face structural barriers that are preventing them from accessing the market…
1️⃣ Higher deposits and stricter lending criteria
2️⃣ Rising house prices and interest rates outpacing wage growth
1️⃣ Higher deposits and stricter lending criteria
2️⃣ Rising house prices and interest rates outpacing wage growth
February 9, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Despite strong demand for housing, first-time buyers face structural barriers that are preventing them from accessing the market…
1️⃣ Higher deposits and stricter lending criteria
2️⃣ Rising house prices and interest rates outpacing wage growth
1️⃣ Higher deposits and stricter lending criteria
2️⃣ Rising house prices and interest rates outpacing wage growth
Last year, home building supported around 9,000 trainees and apprentices
Each year we're pleased to bring early talent together for our parliamentary skills reception.
This year's event takes place on 11 March - and you're invited👇️
Find out more and express an interest
👉 buff.ly/IH57CxI
#NAW
Each year we're pleased to bring early talent together for our parliamentary skills reception.
This year's event takes place on 11 March - and you're invited👇️
Find out more and express an interest
👉 buff.ly/IH57CxI
#NAW
February 8, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Last year, home building supported around 9,000 trainees and apprentices
Each year we're pleased to bring early talent together for our parliamentary skills reception.
This year's event takes place on 11 March - and you're invited👇️
Find out more and express an interest
👉 buff.ly/IH57CxI
#NAW
Each year we're pleased to bring early talent together for our parliamentary skills reception.
This year's event takes place on 11 March - and you're invited👇️
Find out more and express an interest
👉 buff.ly/IH57CxI
#NAW
There's still time to secure a discounted ticket to #HBFPolicyConference 2026 🐥
You can save up to £££ on your ticket by securing your place today 👇
Exclusive discount for #HBF members - save £174 when booking before 13 Feb
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You can save up to £££ on your ticket by securing your place today 👇
Exclusive discount for #HBF members - save £174 when booking before 13 Feb
buff.ly/b8omQzn
February 6, 2026 at 5:07 PM
There's still time to secure a discounted ticket to #HBFPolicyConference 2026 🐥
You can save up to £££ on your ticket by securing your place today 👇
Exclusive discount for #HBF members - save £174 when booking before 13 Feb
buff.ly/b8omQzn
You can save up to £££ on your ticket by securing your place today 👇
Exclusive discount for #HBF members - save £174 when booking before 13 Feb
buff.ly/b8omQzn
Important new stats on the energy and thermal performance of new builds…
… and benefits to homeowners 👇
💡 Almost all new builds have A or B EPC ratings, reducing carbon emissions by up to 74%
💡 Energy efficiency features like heat pumps, solar panels & EV chargers can add 6% to a home’s value
… and benefits to homeowners 👇
💡 Almost all new builds have A or B EPC ratings, reducing carbon emissions by up to 74%
💡 Energy efficiency features like heat pumps, solar panels & EV chargers can add 6% to a home’s value
February 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Important new stats on the energy and thermal performance of new builds…
… and benefits to homeowners 👇
💡 Almost all new builds have A or B EPC ratings, reducing carbon emissions by up to 74%
💡 Energy efficiency features like heat pumps, solar panels & EV chargers can add 6% to a home’s value
… and benefits to homeowners 👇
💡 Almost all new builds have A or B EPC ratings, reducing carbon emissions by up to 74%
💡 Energy efficiency features like heat pumps, solar panels & EV chargers can add 6% to a home’s value
Two years of Biodiversity Net Gain… what’s working, and what isn’t?
As we approach two years since the introduction of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), HBF is seeking views on how the policy is working in practice across the home building sector.
As we approach two years since the introduction of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), HBF is seeking views on how the policy is working in practice across the home building sector.
February 6, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Two years of Biodiversity Net Gain… what’s working, and what isn’t?
As we approach two years since the introduction of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), HBF is seeking views on how the policy is working in practice across the home building sector.
As we approach two years since the introduction of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), HBF is seeking views on how the policy is working in practice across the home building sector.
HBF has been actively engaging with the Welsh Government on the support the home building industry needs to succeed, as noted by Jayne Bryant MS, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, this week.
February 5, 2026 at 1:03 PM
HBF has been actively engaging with the Welsh Government on the support the home building industry needs to succeed, as noted by Jayne Bryant MS, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, this week.
Important reminders of the positive social & economic footprint of home building👇
In 2024/25, new homes in England & Wales delivered...
🔸£47 billion worth of economic activity
🔸£1.3bn for community infrastructure
🔸 £600m of funding for schools
🔸 £10 billion in Affordable Housing
#NewHomesWeek
In 2024/25, new homes in England & Wales delivered...
🔸£47 billion worth of economic activity
🔸£1.3bn for community infrastructure
🔸 £600m of funding for schools
🔸 £10 billion in Affordable Housing
#NewHomesWeek
February 5, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Important reminders of the positive social & economic footprint of home building👇
In 2024/25, new homes in England & Wales delivered...
🔸£47 billion worth of economic activity
🔸£1.3bn for community infrastructure
🔸 £600m of funding for schools
🔸 £10 billion in Affordable Housing
#NewHomesWeek
In 2024/25, new homes in England & Wales delivered...
🔸£47 billion worth of economic activity
🔸£1.3bn for community infrastructure
🔸 £600m of funding for schools
🔸 £10 billion in Affordable Housing
#NewHomesWeek
Last week our Chief Executive represented the industry at a ministerial roundtable, welcoming progress on planning reform, while highlighting the need for a stronger focus on tackling growing viability constraints and addressing demand-side challenges.
February 4, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Last week our Chief Executive represented the industry at a ministerial roundtable, welcoming progress on planning reform, while highlighting the need for a stronger focus on tackling growing viability constraints and addressing demand-side challenges.
To mark New Homes Week 2026, we’ve released the Watt a Save report with @octopus.energy, showing how modern, energy-efficient new build homes save money and cut carbon emissions. 👇
February 2, 2026 at 9:39 AM
To mark New Homes Week 2026, we’ve released the Watt a Save report with @octopus.energy, showing how modern, energy-efficient new build homes save money and cut carbon emissions. 👇
“Without Government intervention, home ownership will continue to fall and become the preserve of a smaller, older and wealthier group. Help to Buy showed that well-designed equity loan schemes can deliver strong returns for taxpayers and support and supply.”
Neil Jefferson, Chief Executive at HBF
Neil Jefferson, Chief Executive at HBF
January 30, 2026 at 9:02 AM
“Without Government intervention, home ownership will continue to fall and become the preserve of a smaller, older and wealthier group. Help to Buy showed that well-designed equity loan schemes can deliver strong returns for taxpayers and support and supply.”
Neil Jefferson, Chief Executive at HBF
Neil Jefferson, Chief Executive at HBF
Last year, home builders provided around £1.3 billion to support community infrastructure…
From national developers to regional builders, the industry plays a valuable role in the places people live and work.
#NewHomesWeek #HomeBuilding
From national developers to regional builders, the industry plays a valuable role in the places people live and work.
#NewHomesWeek #HomeBuilding
January 29, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Last year, home builders provided around £1.3 billion to support community infrastructure…
From national developers to regional builders, the industry plays a valuable role in the places people live and work.
#NewHomesWeek #HomeBuilding
From national developers to regional builders, the industry plays a valuable role in the places people live and work.
#NewHomesWeek #HomeBuilding
Government has announced an ‘emergency’ approach to tackle #Section106 Affordable Housing market challenges...
… following sustained efforts by our team to increase awareness and understanding of the challenges within the S106 AH market, and the need for intervention.
… following sustained efforts by our team to increase awareness and understanding of the challenges within the S106 AH market, and the need for intervention.
January 28, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Government has announced an ‘emergency’ approach to tackle #Section106 Affordable Housing market challenges...
… following sustained efforts by our team to increase awareness and understanding of the challenges within the S106 AH market, and the need for intervention.
… following sustained efforts by our team to increase awareness and understanding of the challenges within the S106 AH market, and the need for intervention.
Home ownership in England has been in steady decline for over two decades.
Despite demand remaining extremely high, fewer households are able to turn that demand into a purchase.
Despite demand remaining extremely high, fewer households are able to turn that demand into a purchase.
January 27, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Home ownership in England has been in steady decline for over two decades.
Despite demand remaining extremely high, fewer households are able to turn that demand into a purchase.
Despite demand remaining extremely high, fewer households are able to turn that demand into a purchase.
SME developers 👉 How would you describe your overall outlook on the housing market over the next three months?
Answer this question and a handful more in our new quarterly sentiment survey - closing 30 Jan.
Your responses will support our future engagement with Government.
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Answer this question and a handful more in our new quarterly sentiment survey - closing 30 Jan.
Your responses will support our future engagement with Government.
buff.ly/Q1rGHV4
January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
SME developers 👉 How would you describe your overall outlook on the housing market over the next three months?
Answer this question and a handful more in our new quarterly sentiment survey - closing 30 Jan.
Your responses will support our future engagement with Government.
buff.ly/Q1rGHV4
Answer this question and a handful more in our new quarterly sentiment survey - closing 30 Jan.
Your responses will support our future engagement with Government.
buff.ly/Q1rGHV4
There’s still time to sign up for our webinar on planning challenges in home building in Wales.
Join Mark Harris, Planning and Policy Advisor for Wales at HBF, alongside expert speakers from RTPI and Community Housing Cymru, for a discussion on how the plan-led system in Wales is affecting housing
Join Mark Harris, Planning and Policy Advisor for Wales at HBF, alongside expert speakers from RTPI and Community Housing Cymru, for a discussion on how the plan-led system in Wales is affecting housing
Planning challenges in home building: the plan-led system in Wales
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January 26, 2026 at 2:20 PM
There’s still time to sign up for our webinar on planning challenges in home building in Wales.
Join Mark Harris, Planning and Policy Advisor for Wales at HBF, alongside expert speakers from RTPI and Community Housing Cymru, for a discussion on how the plan-led system in Wales is affecting housing
Join Mark Harris, Planning and Policy Advisor for Wales at HBF, alongside expert speakers from RTPI and Community Housing Cymru, for a discussion on how the plan-led system in Wales is affecting housing
“As a family business, we very much feel like we build homes, not just houses.”
#HomeBuilding #NewHomesWeek
#HomeBuilding #NewHomesWeek
January 23, 2026 at 7:35 AM
“As a family business, we very much feel like we build homes, not just houses.”
#HomeBuilding #NewHomesWeek
#HomeBuilding #NewHomesWeek
Home ownership is slipping further out of reach for millions of people in England.
We’ve just published Broken Ladder: The Affordability Gap, which shows how rising costs and tighter lending are preventing first-time buyers from turning demand into home ownership. 🧵👇
We’ve just published Broken Ladder: The Affordability Gap, which shows how rising costs and tighter lending are preventing first-time buyers from turning demand into home ownership. 🧵👇
January 22, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Home ownership is slipping further out of reach for millions of people in England.
We’ve just published Broken Ladder: The Affordability Gap, which shows how rising costs and tighter lending are preventing first-time buyers from turning demand into home ownership. 🧵👇
We’ve just published Broken Ladder: The Affordability Gap, which shows how rising costs and tighter lending are preventing first-time buyers from turning demand into home ownership. 🧵👇