Nesta - The UK's Innovation Agency 97d ago

Britain once led the world in house building. Today, we build far too few homes, pushing prices up and locking younger generations out of home ownership. In this video Tim Leunig, chief economist at Nester, explores how the UK could build millions of homes and fix the housing crisis. From planning reform and council incentives to higher density communities and faster approvals, these are the practical solutions already working in places like Milton Keynes. We also examine: 🏡 Why the UK stopped building enough homes 🏙️ Why London is hit hardest 📈 How planning rules slow everything down 🌟 Why density creates better communities 🤔 What politicians must do to fix housing The UK housing shortage affects affordability, economic growth, and opportunity. But other countries have solved this. Britain can too. If you care about housing, affordability, or the future of Britain, this is essential viewing. You can also read Tim's full report here: https://www.nesta.org.uk/blog/how-we-could-build-millions-of-houses-in-the-uk/ #housingmarket #housing #housingcrisis #ukpolitics Subscribe for more content on policy, economics, and the future of Britain. We are a UK charity and our work is enabled by a financial endowment. Nesta is a registered charity in England and Wales 1144091 and Scotland SC042833. To find out more or connect with us, check out our website and socials: Website: nesta.org.uk Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/nestauk.bsky.social Facebook: facebook.com/nesta.uk Instagram: instagram.com/nesta_uk/?hl=en LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nesta