Savills Forecasts England to Miss Government Housebuilding Target
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Savills Forecasts England to Miss Government Housebuilding Target

By Jordan Hale, Senior Lettings Editor · 16 July 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Landlord Today. Read the original article for full details.

Savills Forecasts England to Miss Government Housebuilding Target

Savills is forecasting that new homes completions in England will average 167,500 per year over the five years to 2029/30. This figure falls short of the government’s target of 300,000 homes a year.

According to Savills, England is expected to deliver a total of 837,500 new homes over the five-year period to 2029/30. This projection is broadly in line with the 20-year average for delivery, but still significantly below the government’s stated goal.

This outlook may be relevant for UK letting agents and inventory clerks monitoring housing supply trends and future market conditions.


Source: Landlord Today
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Jordan Hale
Senior Lettings Editor

Jordan Hale leads The Property AI's lettings coverage with a focus on UK rental legislation, agent compliance, and the day-to-day pressures facing letting agents. Articles bylined Jordan Hale combine current trade reporting with practical guidance for letting agents and inventory…

Specialises in: Renters' Rights Act, EPC regulations, tenancy deposit schemes, agent licensing, Right to Rent compliance.

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