Britain is trapped in a new build nightmare
Daily Politics from the New Statesman
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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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