In this episode of The Specialist, Rob Barnard is joined by Adrian MacDiarmid, Head of Mortgage Lender Relations at Barratt Redrow, for a practical look at what’s really happening in the new build market.

With nearly 40 years’ experience across broking, specialist lending and housebuilding, Adrian shares how the sector has changed, from the credit crunch to today’s more complex environment.

They explore how relationships between lenders, brokers and developers have evolved, how these changes are improving outcomes for buyers, and how a wider range of lenders is shaping new build finance.

The conversation also covers some of the biggest challenges facing the market today, including delivering 1.5 million homes, planning delays, rising costs, and what’s replacing Help to Buy.

This episode brings a clear, real-world view of w ...