Our Homes in the North: Levelling-up, planning reform and the housing crisis

Levelling up, planning reform and the housing crisis are all related.

The housing market in London is far more expensive than any other UK city. Yet at the same time, our other cities are much smaller than you would expect them to be.

Addressing that imbalance can help ease the housing crisis and strengthen the country's economy.

The government shouldn't decide where to build new homes in isolation. That choice should be part of a comprehensive strategy that takes into account investment in infrastructure, skills and other drivers of economic growth.

Our managing director, Paul Smith, explains why that is so important in this piece for Showhome magazine.

Read the full article here.