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Supply versus suitability: Rethinking the UK’s housing crisis

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Ed Cooper. (FirstPort)
Ed Cooper. (FirstPort)
By Ed Cooper
FirstPort
June 26, 2026 | 6:37 AM

The UK’s housing shortage is well documented, and increasing supply is widely recognised as a key part of the solution. However, focusing purely on the number of homes being built risks overlooking a critical question. Are we building the right types of homes to meet changing demand?

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