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Prospects for the UK house building industry (NF39)

Overview

This research presents the results of a survey of senior house building managers, social housing providers and industry experts to gather views on what issues, if unaddressed, may constrain housing supply.

It canvassed views on the current state of the industry, barriers to house building growth, potential future changes in the industry once the recovery is underway, the likely impact of recent Government policy developments and issues that would benefit from further in-depth research.

Summary of content

This research on theĀ UK house building industry presents the results of a survey of senior house building managers, social housing providers and industry experts to gather views on what issues, if unaddressed, may constrain housing supply.

It canvassed views on:

  • The current state of the industry;
  • Barriers to house building growth;
  • Potential future changes in the industry, once the recovery is underway;
  • The likely impact of recent government policy developments; and
  • Issues that would benefit from further in-depth research.

Housing research in partnership with BRE Trust