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All About Housing

Welcome to the All About Housing Podcast, where we dive deep into all things housing!

Whether you're a housing association, investor, property advisor, landowner, or just curious about the world of housing, you're in the right place. This series will cover a range of topics, including the inner workings of Stonebond, the nuances of housebuilding and industry trends.

Along the way, we'll also feature expert guests, real-life success stories, and practical advice from two guys who know the block inside out, Graham and Richard Cherry, The Co-Chairmen of Stonebond.

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Housing the Nation: Clarion’s Richard Cook on Funding, Planning Reform & Getting Homes Built

October 23, 2025 • Stonebond • Season 2 • Episode 4

Richard Cherry and Graham Cherry sit down with Richard Cook, Chief Development Officer at Clarion Housing Group, the UK’s largest housing association, for a candid discussion on the state of the market. Cook traces his journey from family construction yards to delivering the London 2012 Olympic Village and now leading Clarion’s development push.