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London's housing gridlock: What is viability and why does it matter?

The system is failing but there is a way forwards
Paul Rickard. (Pocket Living)
Paul Rickard. (Pocket Living)
By Paul Rickard
Pocket Living
October 14, 2025 | 6:56 AM

With London’s housing crisis deepening and affordability thresholds under review, the concept of "viability" has never been more crucial and there is an expectation that the mayor will be reducing affordability levels soon – the level of affordable homes that he would like to be seen provided in a scheme.

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