Building the Homes London needs

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Published On: 3rd June 2026

Centre for London has published a long report with recommendations on how London’s housing crisis could be resolved.

The announcement of their report provides details of the background to London’s housing crisis and outlines their recommendations.

The document discusses the London housing crisis, framing it as a matter of supply and demand. It explores how well current housing needs are met and reviews the effectiveness of policies aimed at improving housing availability. Solutions proposed include expanding local authorities’ capacity to manage homes and addressing demand-side inefficiencies.

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