BPF warns 1.5m new homes target at risk without tax reform and regulatory certainty
Original Article Summary
The Federation warns that without urgent policy change, the decline in BTR construction could seriously derail the government’s housing delivery ambition
PropMatch Curated Analysis
BPF warns that fundamental viability challenges are threatening the 1.5m homes target, with BTR starts collapsing from 18,000 to 2,600 homes, calling for urgent tax reforms including SDLT relief restoration and business rates changes.
Investor Relevance
Critical for understanding current development viability crisis and potential policy changes that could significantly impact investment returns, particularly in BTR, high-density housing, and commercial property refurbishment strategies.
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