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Britain is trapped in a new build nightmare

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New Builds vs. Period Homes: A Housing Dilemma

This chapter analyzes the contentious debate over new build houses compared to older properties in Britain, focusing on preferences for period homes despite their flaws. It critiques government policies, the demands of Yimbys and Nimbys, and the troubling quality of new housing developments in relation to safety, community, and homeownership expectations.

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