What Good Looks Like: Delivering Housing Through Public–Private Partnership

In this episode, Matthew Masters sits down with Faraz Baber to explore what great public–private partnership really looks like in practice and why it is critical to unlocking housing delivery and economic growth across the UK.

Drawing on his experience working across both local government and the private sector, Faraz shares a candid view of where partnerships succeed, where they fall short, and what genuinely drives delivery. The conversation moves beyond theory to focus on the practical realities of collaboration: trust, leadership, shared ambition, and the balance between commercial drivers and public value.

Bringing this to life, Faraz reflects on two major regeneration schemes he played a central role in: Grand Union in North West London and Canalside South in Wolverhampton. These case studies demonstrate the transformational impact that effective partnerships can have, turning underused or derelict land into thriving communities, delivering thousands of new homes, creating jobs, and driving long-term economic growth.

The discussion provides honest insight into the challenges that still exist, from planning and funding constraints to the complexity of aligning stakeholders; but also offers clear, actionable advice for senior leaders on how to create the conditions for success.

This episode is essential listening for Chief Executives, Directors, and leaders across the public and private sectors who are serious about accelerating housing delivery and making regeneration schemes a reality.