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.
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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.
Developer contributions unspent by local authorities
Our research estimates the infrastructure payments held unspent by local authorities in England and Wales.
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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
Road to Redemption report
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Unspent developer contributions
The Economic Footprint of Home Building 2024
Opinion, analysis and insight
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