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
Planning appeals: Researching local authority legal costs
HBF carried out an FOI exercise to discover how much local authorities are spending on legal advice related to planning appeals. The research reveals more than £50 million was spend over three years.
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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
HBF's blueprint for the next government
Building Blocks for the Next London Mayor
HBF Beyond Barker report
Opinion, analysis and insight
Nitrogen exemptions for farmers
HBF launches its 2024 SME home builder survey
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