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All About HousingCan the UK deliver 300,000 new homes? Exploring market realities with Chris Millington.We're back! Welcome to Season Two of the All About Housing Podcast. Throughout the 2025-26 season, we will be diving even deeper into the urgent questions shaping the future of the housing market in the UK.We have some exciting guests lined up for this season, with expert analysts, policy makers and planners, all working in the thick of it. We can't wait! In this first episode, Richard and Graham are joined by Chris Millington, Equity analyst at Numis Securities. Together, they unpack the complex landscape of the UK housing sector, from Richard's cau...2025-06-0348 min
Blighty Talks BricksBuilding Legacies with The Cherry BrothersIn this episode of Blighty Talks Bricks, host Steve sits down with Graham and Richard Cherry, the visionaries behind Stonebond. With decades of experience leading Countryside, the brothers share insights into their journey to Stonebond, their commitment to setting industry standards, and the importance of quality in new home construction. They also explore the current property market, the ongoing planning crisis, and the crucial role of local communities in shaping the housing landscape. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolution of the UK property industry.2024-08-0737 minAll About HousingGeneral Election Special With Stewart BaseleyWith the Prime Minister calling a General Election for Thursday 4th July 2024, the future of the housing industry hangs in the balance. In our latest special episode of our All About Housing Podcast, co-hosts Graham and Richard Cherry sit down with Stewart Baseley, Executive Chairman of the Home Builders Federation, to discuss the potential impacts of this pivotal election.In this engaging discussion, Graham, Richard and Stewart delve into:- The possible ramifications of a Labour government for the housing sector.- Immediate changes that house builders and their partners can expect.- Hopes...2024-06-2646 minAll About HousingBuilding Balanced Communities: with Special Guest Kate Davies - Part TwoWelcome back to part two of the Building Balance Communities discussion with our special guest, Kate Davies. In this second part, Kate, Richard and Graham discuss how Housing Authorities are working to solve the housing crisis. They take a deep dive into the direct work that Stonebond is doing to contribute and work alongside HAs. 2024-03-2227 minAll About HousingConstructing Equality: Empowering Women in the IndustryIn honour of Women in Construction Week and International Women's Day, Graham Cherry of Stonebond hosts a candid discussion with colleagues past and present about the role of women in the construction industry. He is joined by Annette Cole, Sales and Marketing Director at Stonebond, Kirsten Moore, Group Coordinator at Stonebond and Helen Moore, Group Director of Orbit Homes. From sharing personal journeys to addressing gender biases and discussing strategies for promoting diversity, this episode highlights the ongoing efforts to empower women and drive positive change in the construction and property industries.2024-03-0832 minAll About HousingBuilding Balanced Communities: with Special Guest Kate Davies - Part OneIn this episode, Richard and Graham welcome our first series guest, Kate Davies CBE. Kate is a Non-Executive Director of Stonebond and the former Chief Executive of Notting Hill Genesis Housing Association. Kate shares insights from her 30-year career in the social housing sector, reflecting on the changes and challenges the industry has faced over the years. She highlights the complexities of managing existing housing stock while striving for growth and development as well as the importance of creating mixed and balanced communities. 2024-02-2325 minAll About HousingShaping the Future: Becoming a Partnerships DeveloperGraham and Richard dive into the pivotal shift during COVID that led them to become a mixed-tenure partnerships developer. They share the benefits of this model for sustainable growth and the importance of pre-selling strategies. They also discuss Stonebond's expansion into multiple regions and maintaining a positive company culture. 2024-02-0917 minAll About HousingFrom Booms to Busts: Navigating Challenges in the Housing MarketGraham and Richard Cherry are back for episode two of the All About Housing podcast. In this episode, they delve into the highs and lows of their career in the construction industry. From navigating housing booms and busts to weathering the storm during economic downturns, the Stonebond Co-Chairmen share their valuable insights and strategies. They discuss the importance of operating in economically resilient areas, consistently delivering quality products, and maintaining great financial relationships.Learn how they tackled challenges head-on and consistently worked on improving their product and strategic marketing, even in tough times.2024-01-2620 minAll About HousingFrom Humble Beginnings: Going back to Countryside PropertiesIn this episode, Graham and Richard Cherry, Co-Chairmen of Stonebond, explore their early years deeply influenced by their father's passion for property. They reveal the humble beginnings of Countryside and how they navigated its evolution into a prominent nationwide housebuilder. Whilst also shedding light on the commitment to innovation, quality and community building that has been passed down from their father’s learnings.The podcast takes a deeper dive into Countryside's commitment to mixed tenure housing and challenging the traditional approach of monotonous council estates. Through collaborations with housing associations, the company pioneered the development of mixed te...2024-01-1024 min
Essex Business PodcastEconomic update and perspectives on the property marketSome sectors are doing very well at the moment, and we hear from Graham Cherry from luxury house builder, Stonebond Properties about how the house market is doing, and Steve Ayers, of Ayers & Cruiks talks about commercial sales and lettings. Plus, Tej Parikh, Chief Economist at the Institute of Directors, reflects on how the pandemic has affected the economy as a whole. Recorded: October 2020 Guest Speakers: Graham Cherry, co-CEO of Stonebond Properties, https://www.stonebondltd.com/ Steve Ayers, Director of Ayers & Cruiks, https://www.ayerscruiks.co.uk/2020-10-2030 min
For the Love of DataE028 – Bimodal BI and Data VirtualizationToday we’re back with another guest from the Netherlands. I’m not sure what it is about the Dutch, but they’ve been on a roll with some helpful thought leadership when it comes to data. My guest is Rick van der Lans, a highly-respected analyst, consultant, author, and international lecturer specializing in data warehousing, business intelligence, big data, and database technology.
I came across one of Rick’s whitepapers a few months ago on data virtualization. We got in touch and sat down to talk more in depth about the topic. Rick has a lot of data st...2018-05-2748 min