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Housing
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Engineers say London has capacity to build 280,000 more homes above railways
Engineers from WSP claim that space above train, overground and tube lines could result in 280,000 homes being built within London. -
Caution urged on government’s upbeat housing claims as figures show 2% growth
The rate at which new homes are being built has slowed figures show, despite the housing secretary's optimistic outlook. -
Government unveils new commission to build "more beautiful homes"
The ‘Building Better, Building Beautiful’ Commission is said to be the next step in ensuring design and style principles are central to housebuilding. -
North-south housing price divide to narrow by 2023, latest data suggests
Northern and midland areas are projected to see house prices soar with both expected to attract local buyers and investors. -
London mayor agrees £1bn plan to build 11,000 new council homes
London boroughs to build 11,000 new council homes over the next four years. -
PM scraps council borrowing cap in bid to address housing shortage
The prime minster has said the government will scrap the cap on the amount local authorities can borrow against their housing revenue account assets. -
Housing associations to get £2bn boost in bid to build thousands of affordable homes
The prime minister wants to end the "stigma" surrounding social housing and to provide long-term clarity over funding availability. -
Government needs to plug a £20bn gap to meet ambitious housing targets, report finds
A "£20bn brick wall" stands in the way of the government’s promise to build 300,000 new homes a year in England, researchers say. -
Small builders given £1bn boost by Barclays to tackle under-supply of housing
A partnership with Barclays Bank and government is to provide £1bn of loan finance to help speed up the delivery of new homes. -
London overtaken by rest of Great Britain in housebuilding growth
Regions outstrip the capital when it comes to investment in housebuilding.