This briefing explores the implications of this government’s inheritance housebuilding. It shows how property prices have dramatically risen since 2002, and highlights the accompanying collapse in planning approvals, starts and completions. It also explores what the trajectory of housebuilding over the lifetime of this parliament could look like if the government is to meet its ambitious 1.5m target.
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NAUSHABAH KHAN MP: A holistic approach is needed to fix the private rented sector
This report sets out how the government can address poor-quality housing in the social and private rented sector in England and the benefits of doing so for individuals, communities and our public services. It identifies the challenge of non-decent housing, and how experiences can differ between demographic groups. The report sets out a series of solutions to improve rented stock, so that everyone has a safe, secure, warm and accessible home.
The third instalment of Your Time Starts Now, an analysis of the pressing first-term issues Labour faces, originally published in the autumn 2024 edition of the Fabian Review. Featuring RICHARD ANGELL, OLIVER WALSH and NATALIE PERERA on seizing 'easy wins' to improve lives while spending less
Simon Graham explores the roots of the UK's housing crisis. He traces the history of land and development in Britain and Europe, and reaches a conclusion that is simple, radical, and above all hopeful: if it chooses to, the state can ensure everyone’s housing needs are met.
ANDREW HARROP: Rising poverty will demand an immediate response from a new Labour government