The Housing Forum’s CEO round table, held on 13th March and hosted in partnership with Baily Garner, addressed the significant challenges in the housing market, including a steep decline in new build housing since May 2020.
The discussion highlighted a concerning drop in the Purchasing Managers Index for residential buildings to 39.3 in February 2025, along with a fall in homes granted planning permission to 242,610 and a predicted 17% increase in building costs over the next 5 years. Despite these headwinds, BCIS forecasts a return to growth in 2025 driven by housing and infrastructure.
Our round table delegates considered topics such as the impact of the Autumn Budget, the necessity of planning reform to tackle supply-side issues, the effect of government regulation on building costs, and the potential benefits of a 10-year rent settlement for housing associations.
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