Published: 25 Jun 2025
Last updated: 12 Feb 2026
Last updated: 12 Feb 2026
HBF activity
Our strategic policy work, campaigns, and stakeholder and media engagement bring visibility to our member interests. We highlight key issues affecting home builders and practical solutions, promote the value of development, and lead initiatives that address industry-wide challenges.
Our latest work
Industry guidance on compliance with competition law
SME State of Play
Our annual State of Play report details the findings of one of the most comprehensive surveys of Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) home builders.
Building safety
Over recent years HBF has represented its members in discussions with Government regarding building remediation costs.
Biodiversity Net Gain
From webinars to Q&As, we continue to deliver a range of resources to support our members navigate BNG requirements, feeding insights back to policy makers.
National Customer Satisfaction Survey
The annual national customer satisfaction survey and HBF Star Rating scheme gathers buyer feedback to assess home builder performance and award star ratings.
Women into Home Building
The Women into Home Building programme is a 3-week programme connecting individuals with industry professionals for hands-on site placements and valuable caree…
New Homes Week
Our annual awareness campaign provides a positive platform to celebrate the benefits of new build homes to new and existing audiences.
Partner a College
Strengthening partnerships between colleges and home builders
Deposit Unlock
Deposit Unlock is a brand-new scheme devised in collaboration with lenders and the home building industry.
Mental health awareness
HBF is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health within the home building industry, encouraging members to actively support the wellbeing of their wor…
Trade masterclasses
HBF launched the Brickwork Masterclasses in 2019 to address common issues found by NHBC inspection teams, and have subsequently developed Roofing Masterclasses.
HBF reports and analysis
The Home Builders Federation team develops and delivers leading industry research and insight, that delves deeper into the challenges and opportunities facing the home building industry.