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London's Housing Crisis: Urgent Action Needed to Avoid Collapse

9/15/2025

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London faces a housing crisis, requiring urgent measures to avoid collapse, as stated by the Home Builders Federation (HBF).
Housing delivery indicators are declining, with planning approvals at their lowest since 2006.
Nearly 10,000 homes are stalled in the Building Safety Regulator's process, causing significant delays.
First-time buyers must save 50% of discretionary income for over 13 years for a deposit.
HBF urges government intervention to lower affordable housing requirements and simplify planning processes.

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Story summary

London faces a housing crisis, requiring urgent measures to avoid collapse, as stated by the Home Builders Federation (HBF).
Housing delivery indicators are declining, with planning approvals at their lowest since 2006.
Nearly 10,000 homes are stalled in the Building Safety Regulator's process, causing significant delays.
First-time buyers must save 50% of discretionary income for over 13 years for a deposit.
HBF urges government intervention to lower affordable housing requirements and simplify planning processes.