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The UK housing debate remains stuck in a loop. Politicians, developers and commentators repeatedly argue that the crisis is simply about building more homes. But the evidence increasingly shows that the real issue is affordability, and continuing to build traditional housing in traditional ways will not solve it. According to the Office for National Statistics, … Read more
The housing crisis in the UK continues to be a pressing issue, with many struggling to afford homes. A report, published in 2023, titled “Why have the volume housebuilders been so profitable?“, by UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence, sheds light on the practices of the three largest housebuilders – Taylor Wimpey, Barratt Developments, and … Read more
The housing shortage and cost crisis has become an increasingly pressing issue, leaving many individuals, particularly the younger generation, unable to fulfil their dreams of homeownership. While building more houses is undoubtedly necessary, it alone cannot effectively address the root causes of the problem. To truly tackle the crisis, a shift in policy focus is … Read more