UK target for 1.5m homes unlikely to be met, minister says
They publishedOnly slim chance government will meet target of building 1.5m homes, minister says
13 Sept, 11:16ZThere is a slim chance the government will meet its 1.5 million homes target by 2029, Rayner says.
13 Sept, 11:23ZUK target for 1.5m homes unlikely to be met, minister says
First reportBBC · 13 Sept, 11:16Z
Latest reportThe Guardian · 13 Sept, 11:23Z
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Why it matters
What
Angela Rayner said the UK has a slim chance of building 1.5m homes by the next election.
Why
Inflation and higher construction costs are hindering the target, while £10bn will fund 70,000 affordable and social homes outside London.
Watch
London will receive £6bn later, and ministers are seeking easier rules for builders while retaining the stretch target.
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Summary
- Housing Secretary Angela Rayner told the BBC there is a slim chance of reaching 1.5 million homes.
- Headwinds include the Iran war and rising construction costs affecting the target.
- Labour pledged to hit the target by end of the current parliament, summer 2029.
- Rayner said progress is being made with investment in social and affordable homes.
- Analysts note the required average of 300,000 new properties per year is unprecedented.
Summary
- Angela Rayner said building 1.5m homes by next election is a slim chance.
- Pledge described as a stretch target and not being ditched, she added.
- Headwinds include inflation and higher construction costs from global tensions.
- £10bn for social and affordable homes will fund 70,000 homes outside London.
- London to receive £6bn later; ministers seek easier rules for builders.