Construction News featured our research with The Federation of Master Builders on barriers holding back SME housebuilders. Our research showed how SME housebuilders face planning delays, funding gaps, and land access challenges. Removing these barriers is key to diversifying the housing market. #SMEBuilders #HousingMarket #ConstructionNews 🔗Read more: https://buff.ly/49DBxch
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Urban Research Group at LSE, focused on the economic & social issues of the London region.
About us
Urban areas are continuously changing: the balance between owners and renters shifts, demographic patterns evolve through migration and gentrification, foreign investment in high-end property coexists with pockets of economic stagnation and homelessness. In 1998, the London School of Economics established LSE London as a centre of research excellence on the economic and social issues of the London region, as well as the problems and possibilities of other urban and metropolitan regions. Today the centre has a strong international reputation particularly in the fields of labour markets, social and demographic change, housing, finance and governance, and is the leading academic centre for analyses of city-wide developments in London. In particular, our research looks at the drivers and consequences of urban change, addressing topics such as increasing residential density, planning gain, development finance, homeownership, community-led housing and the structure of private renting. We offer our clients policy analysis and evaluation, case studies and comparative research and economic and social impact assessments. Our specialists generally employ mixed-methods research techniques, drawing on both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
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http://www.lse.ac.uk/geography-and-environment/research/lse-london
External link for LSE London
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- Research Services
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- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- London, England
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- Educational
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- 1998
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Employees at LSE London
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Gijs van Hensbergen
Fellow at LSE London School of Economics
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Martina Rotolo
PhD candidate at UCL and urban planning researcher
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Niti Mittal
Graduate Planner at Somerset Council | LSE MSc Urban Planning
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LSE London
Contact page for LSE London, urban research group at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
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Soaring private rents, rising evictions and a chronic lack of affordable social housing have led to homelessness in England increasing by 14%, research from #Shelter reveals. 📰 Read more on #TheGuardian https://buff.ly/4iGBLnc
Shelter condemns ‘shocking’ 14% rise in homelessness across England
theguardian.com
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🏗️ 🏘️ Read our latest report by Prof. Christine Whitehead and Adriana Gaganis, commissioned by the Federation of Master Builders. It highlights the vital role of SME housebuilders in England’s housing market, exploring their opportunities for growth and the challenges they face. 📚https://buff.ly/41CsiqN
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Small house builders are key to a more diverse and resilient housing market, yet they face significant barriers. The latest report from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and LSE reveals challenges SMEs face, such as: 🏠 Planning delays and lack of small site allocation 💷 Difficulty accessing affordable finance 👷 Skills shortages Unlocking SME housebuilders' potential could increase housing variety, sustainability, and innovation. Government intervention is needed to reduce barriers and level the playing field. 🔗 Read more: https://buff.ly/3ZJgccO
Tear down barriers to help diversify the housing market, says FMB
fmb.org.uk
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The government is set to reform local authorities, hoping that greater devolution will support its ambition to build 1.5 million new homes. 📰 Read more on #InsideHousing https://buff.ly/4iIFeBJ
Government hopes further devolution will help deliver 1.5 million homes target
insidehousing.co.uk
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🏗️ 🏠 New LSE London Report: Supporting SME Housebuilders - Challenges and Opportunities “SME housebuilders have unique skills and local expertise, with many wanting to expand their businesses. [...] 'SMEs can deliver high-quality products and reportedly want to play a greater role in greening homes and the self-build market, both of which offer growth opportunities”, said Prof. Christine Whitehead, commenting on a new report co-authored with Adriana Gaganis. Commissioned by the Federation of Master Builders, the report explores the vital role of SME housebuilders, the opportunities they bring, and the challenges they face, such as planning delays and limited funding. 🔍📚 Read the full report on our website: https://buff.ly/41CsiqN
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Rents have risen by 27% since end of pandemic lockdowns, while earnings have increased by 19% Read more on the The Guardian https://buff.ly/3BmkE9m
Annual rent for newly let UK home £3,240 higher than 2021, research finds
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Only richest 10% can afford to buy as figures show average household needs 8.6 times disposable income to meet asking price Read more on the The Guardian https://buff.ly/3ZszW4f
Cost of buying average home in England now unaffordable, warns ONS
theguardian.com
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🏙️ 📈 UK rent growth accelerated in October, with London registering the largest increase, according to official data, suggesting more pain for tenants after two years of rising costs. Read more on the #FinancialTimes https://buff.ly/3Cy12za
London drives surge in UK rental costs
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