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HBF webinars cover a broad range of subjects, from Q&As on topical issues to career conversations with sector leaders to inspire industry's emerging talent.
Webinars are available for all HBF members to join live and watch back on demand. Some sessions are publicly available for non-members to join or view, too.
Take a look at live sessions available for you to join or replay previous recordings today.
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Understanding the current UK housing market landscape
This exclusive webinar for members was timely, as it follows recent reports on the demand side of the housing market including Broken Ladder: Stairway to Never, and a report conducted by Public First, Saving the British Dream: Investing in First Time Buyers for Economic Renewal, urging the government to support first-time buyers with a government-backed scheme.
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With housing affordability reaching a critical tipping point, understanding the challenges facing first-time buyers and the wider housing market has never been more important.
The webinar discussed the current state of the housing market, affordability challenges, and the potential policy interventions needed to restore access to homeownership. It also provided insights into shifting buyer priorities and market trends.
The session attendees had the opportunity to submit questions for the panel of speakers from Public First, Zoopla, and Lloyds Bank:
- Steve Turner, Executive Director at HBF
- Jack Airey, Director, Housing and Infrastructure, Public First
- Andy Dean, Head of Housing Development & Sustainability, Lloyds Banking Group
- Richard Donnell, Executive Director of Research, Zoopla
Devolution: Metro Mayors and home builders
As housing delivery continues to stall, the role of Metro Mayors in unlocking growth is becoming increasingly pivotal. With the Government’s promised ‘devolution revolution’ on the horizon, the next wave of regional leadership presents a changing landscape for those planning and developing new homes and communities.
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The Home Builders Federation hosted a live webinar for members exploring how the expanded powers of Metro Mayors could reshape the landscape for housing delivery, affordability, and strategic planning.
The session examined the introduction of Spatial Development Strategies (SDS), the benefits of cross-boundary cooperation among local authorities, and how housing can be better aligned with skills, transport, and environmental goals.
Chaired by James Stevens, our Director for Cities, this timely discussion assessed both the opportunities and challenges facing the sector in light of devolved governance.
Key Topics:
- What devolution means for homebuilders
- The role of Metro Mayors in coordinating housing strategies
- Risks and opportunities in the post-election policy landscape
- How SDSs could drive more effective regional planning
Biodiversity Net Gain lessons learned one year on
One year on from the introduction of mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), its practical implementation is proving to be more complex and complicated than many expected.
The Home Builders Federation hosted a live webinar to discuss the ongoing work to address issues being raised by industry and the future challenges ahead according to BNG experts.
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Chaired by our Regional Planning Manager and BNG lead, Rachel Danemann this session explored issues being raised in relation to small sites and the activity being taken to address constraints.
Additionally, Helen Nyul, Group Head of Biodiversity at Barratt Redrow, provided a perspective on the regulations and the challenges facing larger home builders.
Attendees had the opportunity to submit questions and share experiences with our speakers.
Speakers:
- Rachel Danemann, Regional Planning Manager at HBF
- Helen Nyul, Group Head of Biodiversity at Barratt Redrow