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
Examining the affordability of homeownership for first-time buyers
Broken Ladder examines average house prices, earnings and mortgage costs in different regions to assess the affordability challenges facing first-time buyers in England today.
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Farmers secure additional nitrogen allowance equal to 603,000 homes.
Responses we received from a Freedom of Information exercise have revealed that, in Nitrate Vulnerable Zones, 22 per cent more nitrogen has been granted to farms in 2023.
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Our report recommendations and analysis are used to influence policy change, celebrate industry success and inform initiatives.
Published reports
Broken Ladder report
HBF's blueprint for the next government
Building Blocks for the Next London Mayor
Opinion, analysis and insight
Broken Ladder report
The Welsh plan-led system – is it delivering?
The need for strategic planning
Planning reform alone won’t solve the housing crisis
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