The voice of the home building industry
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) is the representative body of the home building industry in England and Wales. The HBF’s member firms account for some 80% of all new homes built in England and Wales in any one year, and include companies of all sizes, ranging from multi-national, household names through regionally based businesses to small local companies.
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Latest news
HBF response: Autumn Budget 2026
28 Oct 2026
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, has outlined the Government's budget commitments, including confirming the details of the Your First Home scheme.
HBF Wales response: Private sector delivers more than 30% of new build affordable homes in 2025/26
27 Oct 2026
The Welsh Government has released its latest figures on affordable housing delivery for 2025/26.
96% of SME home builders struggle to invest in new homes amid mounting market pressure
27 Oct 2026
The latest SME Sentiment Survey finds that housing supply is at risk as 61% of SME home builders expect to start fewer homes, more than double the proportion at the start of the year, amid rising taxes, levies and regulatory costs.
Half of local planning authorities failing to discharge planning conditions within the statutory timeframe
23 Oct 2026
Local authorities struggling to meet planning deadlines despite collecting £200 million in additional fees from developers
8 Oct 2026
Planning approvals for new homes collapse to new low
30 Sep 2026
New build homes offer buyers £170k in hidden value compared to the average ‘fixer upper’, new research shows
28 Sep 2026
New report finds buyers routinely underestimate renovation costs while overlooking the potential six-figure added value offered by new build homes
HBF response: Government announces new equity loan scheme
26 Sep 2026
The Home Builders Federation welcomes the Government's announcement of a new equity loan scheme to support first-time buyers to purchase new build homes.
Communities face decade-long waits for roads to be taken on by local authorities
11 Sep 2026
National approach needed as inconsistent road adoption threatens housing delivery and drives up bills for residents.
HBF’s Autumn Budget submission 2026
23 Sep 2026
The Home Builders Federation Autumn Budget Submission outlines policy priorities for the home building industry.
Member resources
21 Oct 2026
Access tools, downloads and resources available exclusively to HBF members.
HBF Explains
23 Sep 2026
HBF Explains is a series of evidence-based explainers designed to break down complex topics and build understanding of the key issues shaping the home building…
Member newsletters
13 Oct, 2026
HBF Industry News Summary: Tuesday 13 October
9 Oct, 2026
HBF Industry News Summary: Friday 9 October
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HBF Industry News Summary: Tuesday 6 October
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