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1,200 Homes Sit Empty Amid UK Building Delays

9/3/2025

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Story summary

Over 1,200 completed homes in the UK remain unoccupied due to delays from the building safety regulator.
Developers face productivity losses and rising costs, leading some to avoid high-rise construction.
The government intends to hire 100 new staff to improve the approval process and implement reforms.
Minor compliance issues contribute to ongoing delays, financially impacting developers.

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Story summary

Over 1,200 completed homes in the UK remain unoccupied due to delays from the building safety regulator.
Developers face productivity losses and rising costs, leading some to avoid high-rise construction.
The government intends to hire 100 new staff to improve the approval process and implement reforms.
Minor compliance issues contribute to ongoing delays, financially impacting developers.