On 13 March 2025, The Housing Forum held a CEO round table in partnership with Baily Garner, focusing on the challenges and potential future of the UK housing and construction markets following the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget.
Industry leaders and experts convened to address the significant decline in new build housing since May 2020. The discussion provided a detailed analysis of recent negative trends in construction orders, house building activity, and planning permissions.
Economist Thomas Pugh offered an overview of the broader economic context, noting weakened growth forecasts but also identifying potential for future consumer spending. The conversation highlighted critical issues such as rising building costs, regulatory burdens, and the necessity for planning reform to stimulate housing growth.
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