Propertymark data found widespread concern among member agents about the likelihood of the UK Government and devolved administrations meeting their housebuilding targets.
In a member poll focused on factors likely to hinder these targets, most cited planning restrictions as the main obstacle.
A shortage of skilled workers and population growth were also highlighted as potential challenges, with one member mentioning inadequate infrastructure to support new housing plans.
Nathan Emerson, CEO at Propertymark, said: “While the housing goals of various government are admirable and ambitious, they must also be realistic and provide the homes that the UK housing market needs to stabilise house prices in the long-term.
“It is vital to ensure that there is a skilled workforce in place ready to construct those homes, alongside the necessary planning reforms that can speed up building more homes without paving over Green Belt areas.
“The must be wide ranging engagement with all key stakeholders to help ensure a unified, collaborative and coordinated approach that keeps pace with ever increasing housing demand.”
Emerson added: “Ultimately, there must be wide ranging political cooperation to ensure continuity for the long term, should there be any change in government at any future general election.”
