Government housing delivery still well below target, according to latest data

November 20, 2019

The latest Government data on housing supply and net additional dwellings shows that there have been 241,000 net dwellings delivered, a 9% increase above the 2007/08 peak. However, only 213,000 of these are actual new builds and fall way short of the Government target of 300,000.

Michael Stone, founder and CEO of new homes specialists, Stone Real Estate, commented: 

“Whilst the latest net housing supply numbers are to be welcomed as a positive increase on previous periods, scratch the surface a little and you’ll see that we are still an annual 87,000 new homes short of the Government’s own new build target.

An archaic and overly democratic planning system, an overly precious approach to the less desirable parts of our green belt, and a seeming apathy from the Government on solving the issue, all contribute to a net deficit in terms of the housing we actually need as a nation. Isn’t it time for a Housing Tsar with real power and that’s apolitical?”

Properganda PR

National and local media coverage for property businesses. Journo quotes delivered in minutes.

You May Also Enjoy

Home and Living

4 Ways to Create Your Dream Show Home Kitchen

As a real estate worker, you’ll likely be familiar with creating a show home kitchen, but in doing so, there’s a magic formula to follow to ensure that your show home kitchen will attract and transfix your potential house buyers. If you want to create a kitchen to remember, here are some top tips and…
Read More →
Estate Agent Talk

4 Strategies for Getting the Best Electricity Deals for Your Business

Electricity is one of the most significant operating costs for businesses in the UK, and finding the best deals can make a considerable difference to your bottom line. With energy prices fluctuating and a complex array of tariffs available, securing the most cost-effective electricity deal requires a strategic approach. In this guide, we’ll explore four…
Read More →
Breaking News

Breaking Property News 11/09/24

Daily bite-sized proptech and property news in partnership with Proptech-X.   Glider, an innovator in information management solutions for the built environment, purchases EDocuments This strategic move will enable the combined companies to offer expert support throughout the entire asset lifecycle, from design and construction to operation. As the construction industry evolves to meet new regulatory…
Read More →
Estate Agent Talk

Housing Report: Regions with the Largest Drop in Cash Property Purchases

A new study has uncovered the UK regions with the most significant falls in cash purchases on properties since 2013. Harlow saw the largest decrease between 2013 and 2023, with a 44.9% decrease in cash property purchases. Alongside Harllow, Barking and Dagenham came in second with a fall of 41.4%, and Thurrock, Essex, in third…
Read More →
Rightmove logo
Breaking News

Rightmove agrees new partnership with Women in Estate Agency

Rightmove, the UK’s largest property website, today announces that it has agreed a new two-year partnership with the property network Women in Estate Agency (WIEA). WIEA is formed of a range of property industry professionals, both women and men, who give their time to drive change and equality for women across the estate agency sector.…
Read More →
Breaking News

Rental Reform Needs to Work for Tenants and Landlords

Speaking ahead of publication of the Renters’ Rights Bill later today, Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlords Association said: “Plans to reform the private rented sector have been on the table for over five years now. Above all, renters and landlords need certainty about what the future looks like. Whilst we await…
Read More →