HBF and QDF SME Home Builders Sentiment Survey: Q2

SME Home Builders Sentiment Survey Q2 2026

This Home Builders Federation and Quantum Development Finance survey aims to establish the business sentiment and investment intentions of SME home builders across England and Wales. It should take less than five minutes to complete. Please note all responses will be anonymised.
Your information
Name

First NameLast Name
Company
Job title
Email
example@example.com
Where do you build? Select all that apply.
How many homes do you typically build per annum?
Questions

Please answer as many as you can.
Compared with the previous three months, do you expect your business to purchase more land for development in the next three months?
Compared with the previous three months, do you expect your business to start the construction of more homes in the next three months?
To what extent are current market conditions influencing your willingness to start new sites?

How would you describe your overall outlook on the housing market over the next three months for each region you operate in?

Rows	Very positive	Somewhat positive	Neutral	Somewhat negative	Very negative	NA/do not operate in this region
North East
North West
Yorkshire and the Humber
East Midlands
West Midlands
East of England
London
South East
South West
Wales

Which three demand side factors most limit your ability to deliver new homes?

Other
Which three supply side factors most limit your ability to deliver new homes?

Other
To what extent would Government support for first-time buyers influence your likelihood to start new sites?
To what extent would Government intervention to address viability concerns influence your likelihood to start new sites?
Do you have any comments or other issues you would like to raise?
Case Study

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SME Home Builders Sentiment Survey Q2 2026