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Housebuilder Watch

The indicators of housing recovery are reflected in all sectors, with private developers and RSLs reporting an increase in Starts. Only one of the leading private developers reported a decline, although there were some wide variations between companies.

Expectations for next quarter were similar, with slightly more optimism from the National private developers than Regional. Wales and West Midlands were the most optimistic regions. This was also reflected in the number of new sites expected to be opened in the coming quarter.

The time between the decision to construct and starting on site averages has come down, reducing further between the start of construction and sale of the property.

A number of the leading private developers report around a quarter of Starts being Social Housing, but there is polarisation between those companies selling none into Social Housing and those selling significant volumes. This is mirrored by RSLs who, with a few exceptions, either purchasing more than half of stock from private developers or none.

Adoption of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) by private developers is now widespread for Level 3 and starting for Level 4 or above.

The proportion of multi-occupancy homes built by private developers is now below all other types. This trend is repeated throughout the regions.

The proportion of private developer Starts using either Timber or Steel frame construction is now significant. There is also interest in new modern methods of construction and new construction materials.

Research Covers

Private Developers

  • Starts in the last quarter and expectations for the next quarter
  • Plans to open new sites
  • Different dwelling types making up Starts
  • Lead times from decision to build, Starts and Sales
  • Proportion of Social Housing in private developments
  • Proportion of homes built to Level 3 and above of the Code for Sustainable Homes
  • Construction Methods used

Registered Social Landlords

  • Starts in the last quarter and expectations for the next quarter
  • Plans to open new sites
  • Different dwelling types making up Starts
  • Lead times from decision to build, Starts and Sales
  • Proportion of new homes built by Private Developments
  • Proportion of homes built to Level 3 and above of the Code for Sustainable Homes
  • Construction Methods used
  • Proportion of expenditure assigned to refurbishing existing housing stock

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Last Quarter & Projected Activity
  3. The Private Developer and Social Housing
  4. Implementation of Code for Sustainable Homes
  5. Mix of Dwelling Types
  6. Construction Methods
  7. Social Housing Refurbishment
  8. Appendix 1: Developers expecting increase in Starts
  9. Appendix 2: Developers planning to open new sites
  10. Appendix 3: RSLs planning to open new sites
  11. Appendix 4: RSLs spend over 50% of budget on refurbishment
  12. Appendix 5: Geographical Regions

Figures & Tables

  • Fig 2.1 Trends in Quarterly Starts ahead of previous quarter
  • Fig 2.2 Private Developers – Starts in quarter quest ended compared with previous quarters, Regional Totals
  • Fig 2.3 National Private  Developers – Starts in quarter quest ended compared with previous quarters, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.4 Regional Private  Developers – Starts in quarter quest ended compared with previous quarters, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.5 Leading Private Developers – Starts in quarter quest ended compared with previous quarters
  • Fig 2.6 RSLs – Starts in quarter quest ended compared with previous quarters
  • Fig 2.7 RSLs – Starts in quarter quest ended compared with previous quarters, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.8 Private Developers – Expected change in Starts next quarter, Regional Totals
  • Fig 2.9 National Private Developers – Expected change in Starts next quarter, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.10 Regional Private Developers – Expected change in Starts next quarter, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.11 Leading Private Developers – Expected change in Starts next quarter
  • Fig 2.12 RSLs – Expected change in Starts next quarter, Regional Totals
  • Fig 2.13 RSLs – Expected change in Starts next quarter, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.14 Private Developers – Plans to open New Sites in the next six months, Regional Totals
  • Fig 2.15 National Private Developers – Plans to open New Sites in the next six months, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.16 Regional Private Developers – Plans to open New Sites in the next six months, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.17 Leading Private Developers – Plans to open New Sites in the next six months
  • Fig 2.18 RSLs – Plans for New Developments in the next six months, Regional Totals
  • Fig 2.19 RSLs – Plans for New Developments in the next six months, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.20 Private Developers – Average time between decision to Start and starting on site, Regional Totals
  • Fig 2.21 National Private Developers – Average time between decision to Start and starting on site, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.22 Regional Private Developers – Average time between decision to Start and starting on site, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.23 Leading Private Developers – Average time between decision to Start and starting on site
  • Fig 2.24 Private Developers – Average time between starting on site and Sale, Regional Totals
  • Fig 2.25 National Private Developers – Average time between starting on site and Sale, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.26 Regional Private Developers – Average time between starting on site and Sale, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.27 Leading Private Developers – Average time between starting on site and Sale
  • Fig 3.1 Private Developers – Proportion of Starts represented by Social Housing, Regional Totals
  • Fig 3.2 Private Developers – Proportion of Starts represented by Social Housing, Regional Split
  • Fig 3.3 Leading Private Developers – Proportion of Starts represented by Social Housing
  • Fig 3.4 RSLs – Proportion of New Construction placed with Private Developers, Regional Totals
  • Fig 3.5 RSLs – Proportion of New Construction placed with Private Developers, Regional Split
  • Fig 4.1 Private Developers – Proportion of Starts built to Level 3 CSH, Regional Totals
  • Fig 4.2 Private Developers – Proportion of Starts built to Level 3 CSH, Regional Split
  • Fig 4.3 Leading Private Developers – Proportion of Starts built to Level 3 CSH
  • Fig 4.4 RSLs – Proportion of Starts built to Level 3 CSH, Regional Totals
  • Fig 4.5 RSLs – Proportion of Starts built to Level 3 CSH, Regional Split
  • Fig 4.6 Private Developers – Proportion of Starts built to Level 4 CSH, Regional Totals
  • Fig 4.7 Private Developers – Proportion of Starts built to Level 4 CSH, Regional Split
  • Fig 4.8 Leading Private Developers – Proportion of Starts built to Level 4 CSH
  • Fig 4.9 RSLs – Proportion of Starts built to Level 4 CSH, Regional Totals
  • Fig 4.10 RSLs – Proportion of Starts built to Level 4 CSH, Regional Split
  • Fig 5.1 Private Developers – Proportion of Multi-occupancy dwellings as Starts in the last quarter, Regional Totals
  • Fig 5.2 Private Developers – Proportion of Terraced dwellings as Starts in the last quarter, Regional Totals
  • Fig 5.3 Private Developers – Proportion of Semi-detached dwellings as Starts in the last quarter, Regional Totals
  • Fig 5.4 Private Developers – Proportion of Detached dwellings as Starts in the last quarter, Regional Totals
  • Fig 5.5 National Private Developers – Split of Starts by dwelling type last quarter, Regional Split
  • Fig 5.6 Regional Private Developers – Split of Starts by dwelling type last quarter, Regional Split
  • Fig 5.7 Leading Private Developers – Split of Starts by dwelling type last quarter, Regional Split
  • Fig 5.8 RSLs – Proportion of Multi-occupancy dwellings as Starts in the last quarter, Regional Totals
  • Fig 5.9 RSLs – Split of Starts by dwelling type last quarter, Regional Split
  • Fig 6.1 Private Developers – Proportion of Starts using Timber or Steel Frame, Regional Totals
  • Fig 6.2 Private Developers – Proportion of Starts using Timber or Steel Frame, Regional Split
  • Fig 6.3 Leading Private Developers – Proportion of Starts using Timber or Steel Frame Housing
  • Fig 6.4 RSLs – Proportion of Starts using Timber or Steel Frame, Regional Totals
  • Fig 6.5 RSLs – Proportion of Starts using Timber or Steel Frame, Regional Split
  • Fig 6.6 Private Developers – Are you considering using any additional Modern Methods of Construction, Regional Totals
  • Fig 6.7 National Private Developers – Are you considering using any additional Modern Methods of Construction, Regional Split
  • Fig 6.8 Regional Private Developers – Are you considering using any additional Modern Methods of Construction, Regional Split
  • Fig 6.9 Leading Private Developers – Are you considering using any additional Modern Methods of Construction
  • Fig 6.10 RSLs – Are you considering using any additional Modern Methods of Construction, Regional Totals
  • Fig 6.11 RSLs – Are you considering using any additional Modern Methods of Construction, Regional Split
  • Tble 6.12 Modern Methods of Construction being considered
  • Fig 6.13 Private Developers – Are you considering introducing any new materials, components or systems, Regional Totals
  • Fig 6.14 National Private Developers – Are you considering introducing any new materials, components or systems, Regional Split
  • Fig 6.15 Regional Private Developers – Are you considering introducing any new materials, components or systems, Regional Split
  • Fig 6.16 Leading Private Developers – Are you considering introducing any new materials, components or systems
  • Fig 6.17 RSLs – Are you considering introducing any new materials, components or systems, Regional Totals
  • Fig 6.18 RSLs – Are you considering introducing any new materials, components or systems, Regional Split
  • Tble 6.19 New materials, components or systems being considered
  • Fig 7.1 RSLs – Proportion of budget assigned to refurbishing existing housing stock, Regional Totals
  • Fig 7.2 RSLs – Proportion of budget assigned to refurbishing existing housing stock Regional Split

Title

Housebuilder Watch

Description

 

 

If you sell to public or private sector house builders then this report will help you identify new opportunities in the housing sector.

Provides an understanding of attitudes and developments amongst those commissioning public and private sector housing projects.

Feedback from:

  • 50 offices of National Housebuilders
  • 50 Regional Housebuilders
  • 80 Registered Social Landlords
  • Reported by region and company

Published in April and October

Spring 2010 edition now reduced from £250 to just £100

Price: £100.00

The indicators of housing recovery are reflected in all sectors, with private developers and RSLs reporting an increase in Starts. Only one of the leading private developers reported a decline, although there were some wide variations between companies.

Expectations for next quarter were similar, with slightly more optimism from the National private developers than Regional. Wales and West Midlands were the most optimistic regions. This was also reflected in the number of new sites expected to be opened in the coming quarter.

The time between the decision to construct and starting on site averages has come down, reducing further between the start of construction and sale of the property.

A number of the leading private developers report around a quarter of Starts being Social Housing, but there is polarisation between those companies selling none into Social Housing and those selling significant volumes. This is mirrored by RSLs who, with a few exceptions, either purchasing more than half of stock from private developers or none.

Adoption of the Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) by private developers is now widespread for Level 3 and starting for Level 4 or above.

The proportion of multi-occupancy homes built by private developers is now below all other types. This trend is repeated throughout the regions.

The proportion of private developer Starts using either Timber or Steel frame construction is now significant. There is also interest in new modern methods of construction and new construction materials.

Research Covers

Private Developers

  • Starts in the last quarter and expectations for the next quarter
  • Plans to open new sites
  • Different dwelling types making up Starts
  • Lead times from decision to build, Starts and Sales
  • Proportion of Social Housing in private developments
  • Proportion of homes built to Level 3 and above of the Code for Sustainable Homes
  • Construction Methods used

Registered Social Landlords

  • Starts in the last quarter and expectations for the next quarter
  • Plans to open new sites
  • Different dwelling types making up Starts
  • Lead times from decision to build, Starts and Sales
  • Proportion of new homes built by Private Developments
  • Proportion of homes built to Level 3 and above of the Code for Sustainable Homes
  • Construction Methods used
  • Proportion of expenditure assigned to refurbishing existing housing stock

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Last Quarter & Projected Activity
  3. The Private Developer and Social Housing
  4. Implementation of Code for Sustainable Homes
  5. Mix of Dwelling Types
  6. Construction Methods
  7. Social Housing Refurbishment
  8. Appendix 1: Developers expecting increase in Starts
  9. Appendix 2: Developers planning to open new sites
  10. Appendix 3: RSLs planning to open new sites
  11. Appendix 4: RSLs spend over 50% of budget on refurbishment
  12. Appendix 5: Geographical Regions

Figures & Tables

  • Fig 2.1 Trends in Quarterly Starts ahead of previous quarter
  • Fig 2.2 Private Developers – Starts in quarter quest ended compared with previous quarters, Regional Totals
  • Fig 2.3 National Private  Developers – Starts in quarter quest ended compared with previous quarters, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.4 Regional Private  Developers – Starts in quarter quest ended compared with previous quarters, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.5 Leading Private Developers – Starts in quarter quest ended compared with previous quarters
  • Fig 2.6 RSLs – Starts in quarter quest ended compared with previous quarters
  • Fig 2.7 RSLs – Starts in quarter quest ended compared with previous quarters, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.8 Private Developers – Expected change in Starts next quarter, Regional Totals
  • Fig 2.9 National Private Developers – Expected change in Starts next quarter, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.10 Regional Private Developers – Expected change in Starts next quarter, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.11 Leading Private Developers – Expected change in Starts next quarter
  • Fig 2.12 RSLs – Expected change in Starts next quarter, Regional Totals
  • Fig 2.13 RSLs – Expected change in Starts next quarter, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.14 Private Developers – Plans to open New Sites in the next six months, Regional Totals
  • Fig 2.15 National Private Developers – Plans to open New Sites in the next six months, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.16 Regional Private Developers – Plans to open New Sites in the next six months, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.17 Leading Private Developers – Plans to open New Sites in the next six months
  • Fig 2.18 RSLs – Plans for New Developments in the next six months, Regional Totals
  • Fig 2.19 RSLs – Plans for New Developments in the next six months, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.20 Private Developers – Average time between decision to Start and starting on site, Regional Totals
  • Fig 2.21 National Private Developers – Average time between decision to Start and starting on site, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.22 Regional Private Developers – Average time between decision to Start and starting on site, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.23 Leading Private Developers – Average time between decision to Start and starting on site
  • Fig 2.24 Private Developers – Average time between starting on site and Sale, Regional Totals
  • Fig 2.25 National Private Developers – Average time between starting on site and Sale, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.26 Regional Private Developers – Average time between starting on site and Sale, Regional Split
  • Fig 2.27 Leading Private Developers – Average time between starting on site and Sale
  • Fig 3.1 Private Developers – Proportion of Starts represented by Social Housing, Regional Totals
  • Fig 3.2 Private Developers – Proportion of Starts represented by Social Housing, Regional Split
  • Fig 3.3 Leading Private Developers – Proportion of Starts represented by Social Housing
  • Fig 3.4 RSLs – Proportion of New Construction placed with Private Developers, Regional Totals
  • Fig 3.5 RSLs – Proportion of New Construction placed with Private Developers, Regional Split
  • Fig 4.1 Private Developers – Proportion of Starts built to Level 3 CSH, Regional Totals
  • Fig 4.2 Private Developers – Proportion of Starts built to Level 3 CSH, Regional Split
  • Fig 4.3 Leading Private Developers – Proportion of Starts built to Level 3 CSH
  • Fig 4.4 RSLs – Proportion of Starts built to Level 3 CSH, Regional Totals
  • Fig 4.5 RSLs – Proportion of Starts built to Level 3 CSH, Regional Split
  • Fig 4.6 Private Developers – Proportion of Starts built to Level 4 CSH, Regional Totals
  • Fig 4.7 Private Developers – Proportion of Starts built to Level 4 CSH, Regional Split
  • Fig 4.8 Leading Private Developers – Proportion of Starts built to Level 4 CSH
  • Fig 4.9 RSLs – Proportion of Starts built to Level 4 CSH, Regional Totals
  • Fig 4.10 RSLs – Proportion of Starts built to Level 4 CSH, Regional Split
  • Fig 5.1 Private Developers – Proportion of Multi-occupancy dwellings as Starts in the last quarter, Regional Totals
  • Fig 5.2 Private Developers – Proportion of Terraced dwellings as Starts in the last quarter, Regional Totals
  • Fig 5.3 Private Developers – Proportion of Semi-detached dwellings as Starts in the last quarter, Regional Totals
  • Fig 5.4 Private Developers – Proportion of Detached dwellings as Starts in the last quarter, Regional Totals
  • Fig 5.5 National Private Developers – Split of Starts by dwelling type last quarter, Regional Split
  • Fig 5.6 Regional Private Developers – Split of Starts by dwelling type last quarter, Regional Split
  • Fig 5.7 Leading Private Developers – Split of Starts by dwelling type last quarter, Regional Split
  • Fig 5.8 RSLs – Proportion of Multi-occupancy dwellings as Starts in the last quarter, Regional Totals
  • Fig 5.9 RSLs – Split of Starts by dwelling type last quarter, Regional Split
  • Fig 6.1 Private Developers – Proportion of Starts using Timber or Steel Frame, Regional Totals
  • Fig 6.2 Private Developers – Proportion of Starts using Timber or Steel Frame, Regional Split
  • Fig 6.3 Leading Private Developers – Proportion of Starts using Timber or Steel Frame Housing
  • Fig 6.4 RSLs – Proportion of Starts using Timber or Steel Frame, Regional Totals
  • Fig 6.5 RSLs – Proportion of Starts using Timber or Steel Frame, Regional Split
  • Fig 6.6 Private Developers – Are you considering using any additional Modern Methods of Construction, Regional Totals
  • Fig 6.7 National Private Developers – Are you considering using any additional Modern Methods of Construction, Regional Split
  • Fig 6.8 Regional Private Developers – Are you considering using any additional Modern Methods of Construction, Regional Split
  • Fig 6.9 Leading Private Developers – Are you considering using any additional Modern Methods of Construction
  • Fig 6.10 RSLs – Are you considering using any additional Modern Methods of Construction, Regional Totals
  • Fig 6.11 RSLs – Are you considering using any additional Modern Methods of Construction, Regional Split
  • Tble 6.12 Modern Methods of Construction being considered
  • Fig 6.13 Private Developers – Are you considering introducing any new materials, components or systems, Regional Totals
  • Fig 6.14 National Private Developers – Are you considering introducing any new materials, components or systems, Regional Split
  • Fig 6.15 Regional Private Developers – Are you considering introducing any new materials, components or systems, Regional Split
  • Fig 6.16 Leading Private Developers – Are you considering introducing any new materials, components or systems
  • Fig 6.17 RSLs – Are you considering introducing any new materials, components or systems, Regional Totals
  • Fig 6.18 RSLs – Are you considering introducing any new materials, components or systems, Regional Split
  • Tble 6.19 New materials, components or systems being considered
  • Fig 7.1 RSLs – Proportion of budget assigned to refurbishing existing housing stock, Regional Totals
  • Fig 7.2 RSLs – Proportion of budget assigned to refurbishing existing housing stock Regional Split

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