UK Housing Stock Decreases By 600,000 Dwellings
The UK property stock has decreased from 4.7 million dwellings to 4.1 million dwellings over a seven to eight year period. This represents a net loss of 600,000 homes. The national average rent rose from £1,015 in 2020 to £1,343 in 2026.
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Sources · 7 independent
LBC London
“the UK was 4.7 million dwellings. It's now gone down to 4.1 million dwellings. So there's a net loss of 600,000 homes over the period of seven, eight years.”
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