Burnham becomes PM – property industry’s first reactions
Summary
Andy Burnham has been asked to form the next government and has set out housing and cost-of-living priorities, including more council homes, ending rough sleeping and a 10-year plan for Britain. Industry responses from RICS, Jackson-Stops and Propertymark focus on housing supply, home buying reform, market confidence and the need for planning, regulatory and delivery capacity.
Why it matters
The article signals potential policy direction affecting housing delivery, transaction processes and the wider built environment, all of which influence surveyors’ work. It also highlights continued pressure for reform in home buying and selling, planning and local authority capacity.
Key points
- Burnham says housing, rough sleeping and cost-of-living support will be central to his government.
- RICS calls for stable, long-term, evidence-led policy and continued home buying and selling reforms.
- Jackson-Stops argues that reducing upfront transaction costs could improve market activity.
- Propertymark stresses the need for a sustainable regional housing mix and engagement with government.
- Planning, regulatory clarity and local authority delivery capacity are highlighted as critical to housing supply.
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