What a year. the market really is back and with a vengeance. Such were the ravages of the recession, nobody dared mention the other R word: Recovery. But it is surely safe to say it now.What does rise year-on-year, is the quality of new homes.

From volume housebuilders committed to a culture of excellence through every site and every discipline, to niche developers producing some sensational cutting-edge products, the whole of housebuilding is here. We salute you.