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The government's heavy focus on housing delivery, coupled with the decline in finance costs, should create new opportunities in the resi development market, explains Anna Ward.
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Sales are proving strongest for build-complete homes, and nearly a third of developers are expecting stronger reservation volumes in 2025, reports Anna Ward.
England’s shrinking pipeline: What’s in store for developers after 2025?
Given housing demand remains high and available stock is decreasing, those building now could strengthen their market presence as competition eases and new launches become less frequent, explains Anna…
Developers build up an appetite for sites
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