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What’s holding back house building in the UK?
What’s holding back house building in the UK?

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What’s holding back house building in the UK?

Chartered surveyors from each UK nation give their take on what needs to be done to boost the housing supply, from planning reforms to land supply constraints

Stuart Watson 20 October 2025

Will banning short-term lets solve the housing crisis?
Will banning short-term lets solve the housing crisis?

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Will banning short-term lets solve the housing crisis?

Restrictions on short-term rental platforms may ease housing shortages in some cities, but it will also have an impact on tourism revenue

Gela Pertusini 06 October 2025

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