The need for housing in the UK, particularly affordable, well-designed homes, has never been more urgent. Across cities, towns and rural areas, demand continues to outpace supply, pushing up prices and leaving too many people without secure, suitable places to live.

The social and economic pressure is real, yet delivering the homes we need remains a slow and frustrating process. Those working in the sector, architects, developers, planners, often find themselves up against challenges that are deeply rooted and difficult to untangle.

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