Housing

How profit-driven housebuilders worsen UK housing shortage and drive up costs

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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

Reducing the cost of building houses: A vital step towards solving the housing crisis

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housing shortage and cost crisis

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