Report Reveals Need For New Homes In England Significantly Higher Than Current Estimate

The need for new homes in England is significantly higher than current estimates, with a need to build 340,000 a year until 2031 to cover the backlog and provide for future demand, according to new NHF/Crisis research. This research – conducted by Heriot-Watt University – shows England’s total housing backlog tops four million, with only a new housing settlement able to address the shortage. The report says the number of homes needed is now ‘significantly higher’ than current estimates – including the government’s target of 300,000 homes annually – which have never before taken into account the true scale of housing need created by both homelessness and high house prices. Read more on 24housing.

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