Home Builders Federation
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We are the voice of the home building industry, representing developers in England and Wales.
Planning reform is positive & much-needed, yet we also need to see action to stimulate the market.
The Stamp Duty threshold changes earlier this year added more strain to a market already weakened by low consumer confidence, increasingly unaffordable mortgages & lack of a first-time buyer support.
The Stamp Duty threshold changes earlier this year added more strain to a market already weakened by low consumer confidence, increasingly unaffordable mortgages & lack of a first-time buyer support.
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Planning reform is positive & much-needed, yet we also need to see action to stimulate the market.
The Stamp Duty threshold changes earlier this year added more strain to a market already weakened by low consumer confidence, increasingly unaffordable mortgages & lack of a first-time buyer support.
The Stamp Duty threshold changes earlier this year added more strain to a market already weakened by low consumer confidence, increasingly unaffordable mortgages & lack of a first-time buyer support.
Opinions may vary, but the figures speak for themselves: Help to Buy has generated £1.38billion for taxpayers and supported 328,346 first-time buyers onto the market.
We’ve analysed the performance of Help to Buy, here’s what we found 👇
We’ve analysed the performance of Help to Buy, here’s what we found 👇
www.hbf.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Opinions may vary, but the figures speak for themselves: Help to Buy has generated £1.38billion for taxpayers and supported 328,346 first-time buyers onto the market.
We’ve analysed the performance of Help to Buy, here’s what we found 👇
We’ve analysed the performance of Help to Buy, here’s what we found 👇
New planning reforms have been announced, including proposals to remove statutory consultees and bring down the number of applications considered by up to 40% 🏡🏗️
Today Government has announced a package of measures to target delays, costs and bureaucracy in the planning process, including 👇
Today Government has announced a package of measures to target delays, costs and bureaucracy in the planning process, including 👇
November 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
New planning reforms have been announced, including proposals to remove statutory consultees and bring down the number of applications considered by up to 40% 🏡🏗️
Today Government has announced a package of measures to target delays, costs and bureaucracy in the planning process, including 👇
Today Government has announced a package of measures to target delays, costs and bureaucracy in the planning process, including 👇
While we have welcomed Government’s decisive steps to tackle longstanding issues within the planning system, greater action is needed to ensure these reforms translate into meaningful change on the ground.
November 18, 2025 at 12:32 PM
While we have welcomed Government’s decisive steps to tackle longstanding issues within the planning system, greater action is needed to ensure these reforms translate into meaningful change on the ground.
As Autumn Budget looms, we'd like to see Government👇
🚧Introduce common adoptable standards & mandate the adoption of public amenities on private estates
🚧Minimise the costs, delays & uncertainty around utility & infrastructure connections
🚧Address challenges within the S106 Affordable Housing market
🚧Introduce common adoptable standards & mandate the adoption of public amenities on private estates
🚧Minimise the costs, delays & uncertainty around utility & infrastructure connections
🚧Address challenges within the S106 Affordable Housing market
November 18, 2025 at 12:32 PM
As Autumn Budget looms, we'd like to see Government👇
🚧Introduce common adoptable standards & mandate the adoption of public amenities on private estates
🚧Minimise the costs, delays & uncertainty around utility & infrastructure connections
🚧Address challenges within the S106 Affordable Housing market
🚧Introduce common adoptable standards & mandate the adoption of public amenities on private estates
🚧Minimise the costs, delays & uncertainty around utility & infrastructure connections
🚧Address challenges within the S106 Affordable Housing market
✅ Live music
✅ Three course meal
✅ Comedian with credits on Mock the Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats
It’s time to celebrate the year-end with colleagues and clients in the home building industry.
📅 Friday 28 November
📍 InterContinental Park Lane
✅ Three course meal
✅ Comedian with credits on Mock the Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats
It’s time to celebrate the year-end with colleagues and clients in the home building industry.
📅 Friday 28 November
📍 InterContinental Park Lane
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
✅ Live music
✅ Three course meal
✅ Comedian with credits on Mock the Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats
It’s time to celebrate the year-end with colleagues and clients in the home building industry.
📅 Friday 28 November
📍 InterContinental Park Lane
✅ Three course meal
✅ Comedian with credits on Mock the Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats
It’s time to celebrate the year-end with colleagues and clients in the home building industry.
📅 Friday 28 November
📍 InterContinental Park Lane
Government's Landfill tax proposals will lead to an astronomical 3,000% increase in costs for home builders.
...adding £15,000 to the cost of building every new home.
The consequences will be disastrous.
...adding £15,000 to the cost of building every new home.
The consequences will be disastrous.
November 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Government's Landfill tax proposals will lead to an astronomical 3,000% increase in costs for home builders.
...adding £15,000 to the cost of building every new home.
The consequences will be disastrous.
...adding £15,000 to the cost of building every new home.
The consequences will be disastrous.
“As housing delivery targets face growing scrutiny, policymakers must prioritise meaningful reform that truly supports smaller developers”
Neil Jefferson, Chief Executive of the Home Builders Federation
The results of this year’s State of Play report are sobering.
Change needs to be felt now.
Neil Jefferson, Chief Executive of the Home Builders Federation
The results of this year’s State of Play report are sobering.
Change needs to be felt now.
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
“As housing delivery targets face growing scrutiny, policymakers must prioritise meaningful reform that truly supports smaller developers”
Neil Jefferson, Chief Executive of the Home Builders Federation
The results of this year’s State of Play report are sobering.
Change needs to be felt now.
Neil Jefferson, Chief Executive of the Home Builders Federation
The results of this year’s State of Play report are sobering.
Change needs to be felt now.
What can you expect from the HBF Winter Party?
🎤 Entertainment from a comedian seen on Mock the Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats
🎶 Live music from the brilliant Vivid
💼 Perfect for teams, clients, and colleagues
Book now via the Housebuilder Media website 👇
www.house-builder.co.uk/events/hbfwi...
🎤 Entertainment from a comedian seen on Mock the Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats
🎶 Live music from the brilliant Vivid
💼 Perfect for teams, clients, and colleagues
Book now via the Housebuilder Media website 👇
www.house-builder.co.uk/events/hbfwi...
November 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
What can you expect from the HBF Winter Party?
🎤 Entertainment from a comedian seen on Mock the Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats
🎶 Live music from the brilliant Vivid
💼 Perfect for teams, clients, and colleagues
Book now via the Housebuilder Media website 👇
www.house-builder.co.uk/events/hbfwi...
🎤 Entertainment from a comedian seen on Mock the Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats
🎶 Live music from the brilliant Vivid
💼 Perfect for teams, clients, and colleagues
Book now via the Housebuilder Media website 👇
www.house-builder.co.uk/events/hbfwi...
How can Government better support the UK's SME home builders?
Key recommendations from our latest research 👇
Key recommendations from our latest research 👇
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
How can Government better support the UK's SME home builders?
Key recommendations from our latest research 👇
Key recommendations from our latest research 👇
Is viability becoming a critical barrier for your sites?
Chris joined us earlier this month as our Regional Planning Manager for North East, North West and Yorkshire,
Chris joined us earlier this month as our Regional Planning Manager for North East, North West and Yorkshire,
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Is viability becoming a critical barrier for your sites?
Chris joined us earlier this month as our Regional Planning Manager for North East, North West and Yorkshire,
Chris joined us earlier this month as our Regional Planning Manager for North East, North West and Yorkshire,
Yesterday, Baroness Scott highlighted our State of Play report during the debate on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 📄
"Beyond the legal and regulatory hurdles lies a deeper challenge: economic viability and confidence… The Home Builders Federation’s State of Play report makes this clear."
"Beyond the legal and regulatory hurdles lies a deeper challenge: economic viability and confidence… The Home Builders Federation’s State of Play report makes this clear."
November 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Yesterday, Baroness Scott highlighted our State of Play report during the debate on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 📄
"Beyond the legal and regulatory hurdles lies a deeper challenge: economic viability and confidence… The Home Builders Federation’s State of Play report makes this clear."
"Beyond the legal and regulatory hurdles lies a deeper challenge: economic viability and confidence… The Home Builders Federation’s State of Play report makes this clear."
20 days to go – have you got your tickets booked?
We're looking forward to dusting of the dance shoes as the incredible Vivid take the stage at our inaugural HBF Winter Party.
Gather your colleagues, clients and teams, and get your tickets👇
www.house-builder.co.uk/events/hbfwi...
We're looking forward to dusting of the dance shoes as the incredible Vivid take the stage at our inaugural HBF Winter Party.
Gather your colleagues, clients and teams, and get your tickets👇
www.house-builder.co.uk/events/hbfwi...
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
20 days to go – have you got your tickets booked?
We're looking forward to dusting of the dance shoes as the incredible Vivid take the stage at our inaugural HBF Winter Party.
Gather your colleagues, clients and teams, and get your tickets👇
www.house-builder.co.uk/events/hbfwi...
We're looking forward to dusting of the dance shoes as the incredible Vivid take the stage at our inaugural HBF Winter Party.
Gather your colleagues, clients and teams, and get your tickets👇
www.house-builder.co.uk/events/hbfwi...
Rachel is our Regional Planning Manager for the Midlands and South West…
… And our resident expert on Biodiversity Net Gain.
She represents home builders in discussions with Government and the Future Homes Hub to ensure new regulations are practical and deliverable.
… And our resident expert on Biodiversity Net Gain.
She represents home builders in discussions with Government and the Future Homes Hub to ensure new regulations are practical and deliverable.
November 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Rachel is our Regional Planning Manager for the Midlands and South West…
… And our resident expert on Biodiversity Net Gain.
She represents home builders in discussions with Government and the Future Homes Hub to ensure new regulations are practical and deliverable.
… And our resident expert on Biodiversity Net Gain.
She represents home builders in discussions with Government and the Future Homes Hub to ensure new regulations are practical and deliverable.
✅ Meet our Planning team
✅ Explore regional challenges & opportunities
✅ Learn how to engage with our planning experts
Join us at 11am on 28 Nov as our #Planning team takes a deep dive into the issues shaping home building at both national and regional level.
👉 buff.ly/8ZvKpqi#Worl...
✅ Explore regional challenges & opportunities
✅ Learn how to engage with our planning experts
Join us at 11am on 28 Nov as our #Planning team takes a deep dive into the issues shaping home building at both national and regional level.
👉 buff.ly/8ZvKpqi#Worl...
Planning
Our Planning team works to influence national and local planning policy on behalf of all HBF members.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
✅ Meet our Planning team
✅ Explore regional challenges & opportunities
✅ Learn how to engage with our planning experts
Join us at 11am on 28 Nov as our #Planning team takes a deep dive into the issues shaping home building at both national and regional level.
👉 buff.ly/8ZvKpqi#Worl...
✅ Explore regional challenges & opportunities
✅ Learn how to engage with our planning experts
Join us at 11am on 28 Nov as our #Planning team takes a deep dive into the issues shaping home building at both national and regional level.
👉 buff.ly/8ZvKpqi#Worl...
Ahead of World Town Planning Day, we caught up with our planning team to discuss the key challenges facing the industry...
...And the actions we’d like to see taken.
Stay tuned from updates for the rest of the team...
#WorldTownPlannersDay
...And the actions we’d like to see taken.
Stay tuned from updates for the rest of the team...
#WorldTownPlannersDay
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Ahead of World Town Planning Day, we caught up with our planning team to discuss the key challenges facing the industry...
...And the actions we’d like to see taken.
Stay tuned from updates for the rest of the team...
#WorldTownPlannersDay
...And the actions we’d like to see taken.
Stay tuned from updates for the rest of the team...
#WorldTownPlannersDay
The number of challenges facing SME home builders has continued to grow.
As a result, 97% of SME developers are less optimistic than they were prior to the election.
With the right policy support, SMEs believe they could increase housing delivery by 56% a year on average...
As a result, 97% of SME developers are less optimistic than they were prior to the election.
With the right policy support, SMEs believe they could increase housing delivery by 56% a year on average...
November 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The number of challenges facing SME home builders has continued to grow.
As a result, 97% of SME developers are less optimistic than they were prior to the election.
With the right policy support, SMEs believe they could increase housing delivery by 56% a year on average...
As a result, 97% of SME developers are less optimistic than they were prior to the election.
With the right policy support, SMEs believe they could increase housing delivery by 56% a year on average...
We asked SME home builders to identify the top three actions that Government could take to deliver the greatest positive impact…
Here’s what they told us 🧵👇
Here’s what they told us 🧵👇
November 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We asked SME home builders to identify the top three actions that Government could take to deliver the greatest positive impact…
Here’s what they told us 🧵👇
Here’s what they told us 🧵👇
9 in 10 SME home builders feel less optimistic than before the General Election.
Our 2025/26 State of Play report is live and the findings are telling 👇
🔶 89% of the UK’s SME home builders feel less optimistic than before the General Election
Our 2025/26 State of Play report is live and the findings are telling 👇
🔶 89% of the UK’s SME home builders feel less optimistic than before the General Election
November 4, 2025 at 6:18 AM
9 in 10 SME home builders feel less optimistic than before the General Election.
Our 2025/26 State of Play report is live and the findings are telling 👇
🔶 89% of the UK’s SME home builders feel less optimistic than before the General Election
Our 2025/26 State of Play report is live and the findings are telling 👇
🔶 89% of the UK’s SME home builders feel less optimistic than before the General Election
⌛ Still time to register for the Home Building Sector Skills Plan webinar
Attendees will hear directly from sector leaders who are driving the work within the Sector Skills plan.
📅 Friday 7 November
⏰ 2pm to 4pm
🔒 Exclusive to HBF members
Register 👉 buff.ly/mp5zUnN
Attendees will hear directly from sector leaders who are driving the work within the Sector Skills plan.
📅 Friday 7 November
⏰ 2pm to 4pm
🔒 Exclusive to HBF members
Register 👉 buff.ly/mp5zUnN
November 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
⌛ Still time to register for the Home Building Sector Skills Plan webinar
Attendees will hear directly from sector leaders who are driving the work within the Sector Skills plan.
📅 Friday 7 November
⏰ 2pm to 4pm
🔒 Exclusive to HBF members
Register 👉 buff.ly/mp5zUnN
Attendees will hear directly from sector leaders who are driving the work within the Sector Skills plan.
📅 Friday 7 November
⏰ 2pm to 4pm
🔒 Exclusive to HBF members
Register 👉 buff.ly/mp5zUnN
Access to development finances is essential to ensuring SME home builders can continue to grow and deliver the housing the country needs.
That’s why we are hosting a Development Finance Seminar to connect providers with small businesses. SME home builders can attend for free, including non-members.
That’s why we are hosting a Development Finance Seminar to connect providers with small businesses. SME home builders can attend for free, including non-members.
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Access to development finances is essential to ensuring SME home builders can continue to grow and deliver the housing the country needs.
That’s why we are hosting a Development Finance Seminar to connect providers with small businesses. SME home builders can attend for free, including non-members.
That’s why we are hosting a Development Finance Seminar to connect providers with small businesses. SME home builders can attend for free, including non-members.
In our 2024-25 SME #StateofPlay survey 40% of SMEs cited issues with utilities and infrastructure as a major barrier to delivery
As we prepare to publish the next edition of the report, do you think this figure has changed in the past year?
Vote below
⬆️Increased
⬇ Decreased
➡️Remained the same
As we prepare to publish the next edition of the report, do you think this figure has changed in the past year?
Vote below
⬆️Increased
⬇ Decreased
➡️Remained the same
October 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
In our 2024-25 SME #StateofPlay survey 40% of SMEs cited issues with utilities and infrastructure as a major barrier to delivery
As we prepare to publish the next edition of the report, do you think this figure has changed in the past year?
Vote below
⬆️Increased
⬇ Decreased
➡️Remained the same
As we prepare to publish the next edition of the report, do you think this figure has changed in the past year?
Vote below
⬆️Increased
⬇ Decreased
➡️Remained the same
Expect great company, good food, and plenty of celebration as the industry comes together under one roof ✔️
Join us to kick off the festive season at the HBF Winter Party.
📅 28 November 2025
📍 Intercontinental Park Lane
Individual tickets and tables of 10 or 12 are available
buff.ly/0acgPqF
Join us to kick off the festive season at the HBF Winter Party.
📅 28 November 2025
📍 Intercontinental Park Lane
Individual tickets and tables of 10 or 12 are available
buff.ly/0acgPqF
October 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Expect great company, good food, and plenty of celebration as the industry comes together under one roof ✔️
Join us to kick off the festive season at the HBF Winter Party.
📅 28 November 2025
📍 Intercontinental Park Lane
Individual tickets and tables of 10 or 12 are available
buff.ly/0acgPqF
Join us to kick off the festive season at the HBF Winter Party.
📅 28 November 2025
📍 Intercontinental Park Lane
Individual tickets and tables of 10 or 12 are available
buff.ly/0acgPqF
Local authorities are struggling to keep up with adopting essential infrastructure on new housing developments.
In the last 3 years, only 10% of new roads have been adopted, and a third of councils haven’t adopted any.
In the last 3 years, only 10% of new roads have been adopted, and a third of councils haven’t adopted any.
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Local authorities are struggling to keep up with adopting essential infrastructure on new housing developments.
In the last 3 years, only 10% of new roads have been adopted, and a third of councils haven’t adopted any.
In the last 3 years, only 10% of new roads have been adopted, and a third of councils haven’t adopted any.
⌛ One week till our exclusive Home Building Sector Plan Skills webinar for HBF members!
We'll hear from a panel of industry leaders driving progress, from Site Ready Solutions, Hill Group UK, Anwyl Homes and NHBC
Register to attend 👉 buff.ly/mp5zUnN
We'll hear from a panel of industry leaders driving progress, from Site Ready Solutions, Hill Group UK, Anwyl Homes and NHBC
Register to attend 👉 buff.ly/mp5zUnN
October 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
⌛ One week till our exclusive Home Building Sector Plan Skills webinar for HBF members!
We'll hear from a panel of industry leaders driving progress, from Site Ready Solutions, Hill Group UK, Anwyl Homes and NHBC
Register to attend 👉 buff.ly/mp5zUnN
We'll hear from a panel of industry leaders driving progress, from Site Ready Solutions, Hill Group UK, Anwyl Homes and NHBC
Register to attend 👉 buff.ly/mp5zUnN