How many new homes are needed to meet demand: 33,000 or 85,000 a year?
Various reports and targets have suggested anything from 33,000 a year to 85,000. Why the discrepancy?
Various reports and targets have suggested anything from 33,000 a year to 85,000. Why the discrepancy?
More than 200,000 additional homes would be needed this year to match UK homes to population ratio
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