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Britain’s housing shortage is “entirely self-inflicted”, says IEA
In a new briefing, the think tank said Britain has experienced "nearly two lost decades" of economic growth because it has become too difficult to build housing
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First-time buyer demand eases in Q2 as stock shortages persist, study finds
Yopa found that 32.9% of first-time buyer-suitable homes across Great Britain had sold subject to contract in Q2, down from 34.8% in the previous quarter.
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Mortgage lending now supports 30% of housing stock – Alexander Hall
The South East had the highest proportion at 33%, followed by the East of England at 32% and the East Midlands at 31%.
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UK housing stock value reaches £9.18tn in 2025 – Savills
The total value of UK housing stock rose by £136bn in 2025, but growth slowed compared to the previous year, which saw an increase of £268bn.
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Construction output down 2.1% in Q4 2025 – ONS
Monthly construction output was down 0.5% in December 2025, following a revised fall of 0.8% in November and a revised drop of 1.6% in October.
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Construction output sees sharpest quarterly fall since early 2023 – ONS
Total construction output fell by 1.1% in the three months to November 2025, marking the largest quarterly decline since March 2023.
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Social housing sector adds 38,000 homes across England in 2024/25 – RSH
Most of this growth came from an extra 28,000 affordable rent homes and around 13,900 more low cost homeownership homes.
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England’s housing stock rises to 25.4 million with over half of owner-occupied homes under-occupied
Nationwide analysis shows a 9% rise in dwelling stock over the past decade, with energy efficiency improving but under-occupation a growing trend.
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AUAR raises £5.1m to expand automated building platform
Rhe investment will support AUAR’s efforts to grow its team, mature its product, and extend operations across international markets.
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Government unveils major reforms to accelerate SME housebuilding
To accelerate development, the Government will introduce faster planning decisions for minor developments of up to nine homes.
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Danger of rental property shortage as 37% of landlords plan to sell – Pegasus Insight
Far more landlords are planning to sell off property than invest in the next year, as 39% said they will probably exit the market within the next five years.
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Homes England acquires 34 hectares of land for major Warrington development
The purchase brings the Agency’s total landholding within the SEWUE to c.250 hectares, giving Homes England control of the development of the allocation in Warrington Borough Council’s Local Plan.