Housing Need and Data Accuracy: Getting the Numbers Right

13/09/2024

In a market where both money and housing are in short supply, understanding the existing housing stock and identifying the types of homes in highest demand is essential for any government to prioritise what needs to be built and allocate funds accordingly.

Currently, there is growing optimism surrounding the UK’s new Labour government as various sectors eagerly await its next steps. Between 1997 and 2010, over 1 million households became homeowners, but since 2010, homeownership has declined by 200,000. The health and housing sectors, in particular, anticipate renewed efforts to revitalize society by adopting cross-departmental approaches to prevention, maximizing productivity, and fostering consensus during a time of economic austerity. We stand at a critical point where both population health is declining, and housing scarcity is worsening. By integrating health and environmental initiatives, we can unify efforts, embed preventive measures that protect public health, boost productivity, and drive economic growth. Housing—its quality, location, and functionality—is pivotal to both individual and societal well-being.

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