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.
From Freedom of Information exercises and data analysis, to original research projects delivered in partnership with leading subject matter experts, our analysis and perspectives are wide ranging and help to influence policy.
Featured insight
Use our Housing Calculator to quantify the investment home building delivers in your area
Our updated housing calculator enables you to calculate the social and economic benefits development will bring to local communities, based on the number of homes built.
Challenges and opportunities facing SME home builders
Our annual SME State of Play report highlights the biggest barriers to growth for the nationals small and medium home builders.
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The Economic Footprint of Home Building in England and Wales
Our research examines the home building industry's ability to drive economic growth and deliver investment in local communities.
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Our report recommendations and analysis are used to influence policy change, celebrate industry success and inform initiatives.
Published reports
2025 Government progress report
Broken Ladder: Stairway to Never
Mayor Manifesto
Opinion, analysis and insight
Contact the team
In 2024, the HBF policy team produced 17 reports and pieces of original research. The reports often received significant media coverage and are shaping the debate around housebuilding and housing supply. Contact the team at policy@hbf.co.uk
HBF submissions and consultation responses
We represent our members by responding to public consultations and issuing submissions on issues affecting the home building industry.
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