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New Housing Secretary Aims for 1.5M Homes by 2029

9/12/2025

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Steve Reed has been appointed as the new Housing Secretary, replacing Angela Rayner.
He aims to build 1.5 million new homes in England by 2029 to tackle the housing crisis.
Reed plans to collaborate with developers and impose sanctions for construction delays.
Industry leaders highlighted challenges from rising costs and regulatory pressures.
Reed assured that housing for asylum seekers will not strain the housing market.

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Steve Reed has been appointed as the new Housing Secretary, replacing Angela Rayner.
He aims to build 1.5 million new homes in England by 2029 to tackle the housing crisis.
Reed plans to collaborate with developers and impose sanctions for construction delays.
Industry leaders highlighted challenges from rising costs and regulatory pressures.
Reed assured that housing for asylum seekers will not strain the housing market.