The Rise of ‘Necrotecture’: Half of London’s new-build homes are underused, claims academic

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And 64% of London homes worth more than £5m are "empty", according to a new study by Rowland Atkinson, Chair of Inclusive Studies at Sheffield University

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Main image: the extent of emptiness in this new residential skyline is significant, highlighting the negligible contribution of such construction to the social needs of the city's residents

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