All SMEs articles
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CommentGovernment must go further to unlock the power of SME housebuilders
The government’s policies are a step in the right direction, but there’s much more to do,writes Patrick Hickey
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CommentAre SME housebuilders becoming extinct? Why we must unlock cheaper finance for smaller builders
The government has extended the Home Building Fund for SMEs that was due to close this month, but restrictive rules still block smaller housebuilders from gaining access to the loans they need to develop difficult sites, writes Wayne Douglas
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NewsSmall developer halts housebuilding amid ongoing viability challenges for SMEs
Financial pressures and planning delays drive Sigma Homes to shift towards land acquisition and planning
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NewsReport backed by major developers calls for government to help SME housebuilders
Pocket Living has urged the government to to create Homes England ‘SME managers’ as part of 10-point plan to help ‘save’ smaller housebuilder sector
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NewsFMB calls for dedicated secretary of state for housing
The Federation of Master Builders will launch its election manifesto in parliament today
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NewsPlanning delays biggest barrier to growth, say SME housebuilders
Planning delays have been cited by small housebuilders as the biggest barrier to growth they face. A survey of hundreds of smaller builders, published today by the Home Builders Federation, Travis Perkins and Close Brothers Property Finance, shows 93% of SMEs believe delays to securing planning permission is a “major ...
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CommentHow the chancellor can support SME housebuilders in the Autumn Statement
Jeremy Hunt should consider targeted help to boost smaller housing developers this week and there are two things he should do, argues David Cracklen
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NewsHousing minister urged to bring SMEs into decision-making to meet housebuilding targets
Small housebuilders struggling with late payments and high costs
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CommentThe interest rate rise penalises homebuyers – now we must help builders build
The Bank of England’s decision will create challenges, but the demand for new homes is there, writes John Anderson
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NewsGovernment insists SMEs are ‘indispensable’ after AC Lloyd closure
DLUHC spokesperson says planning reforms will help smaller housebuilders in wake of decision to shut by firm affected by scheme ’call in’
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NewsSME housebuilder behind called-in scheme shuts up shop
Developer AC Lloyd Group closes housebuilding operations in wake of Michael Gove’s decision to call in 200-home project
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NewsSmall housing scheme starts plummet as inflation fears resurface
Starts for projects valued at £100m or less fell by nearly half in the first quarter of 2023, study finds
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NewsNine in 10 SME builders oppose government’s housing policies
Planning delays are a big barrier to growth, say 93% of SME builders
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NewsMPs launch inquiry into SME housebuilders’ access to finance
The cross-party group of parliamentarians will look at the specific finance issues faced by small and medium-sized firms
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NewsHousebuilders give cautious welcome to Homes England loan fund for SMEs
Industry responds to Homes England and Newstead Capital loan fund announced yesterday
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NewsSME house builders receive £1bn boost
Property lender Assetz Capital and sales guarantee creator LDS to provide finance for development loans
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NewsNine out of ten SME builders report ‘major barrier’ from planning
New report latest to suggest planning delays reaching critical levels
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NewsHayfield plots expansion with £67m debt deal
Start-up housebuilder plans to grow turnover to £150m next year
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NewsMinister backs Tory think-tank call for more planning reform
Housing minister supports report proposing planning permissions be replaced by “delivery contracts”
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NewsStorey Homes secures £24m funding deal
Revolving facility will allow SME housebuilder to develop Bidwell West scheme