"Lucian Cook highlights the impact of mortgage debt, the influence of government policies on housing, and his five-year predictions for the UK's property market"

"Record growth in UK Build to Rent. The third quarter of 2023 witnessed a record 59,043 BtR homes under construction, while completed BtR homes surged by 11%"

"A relatively weak land market with pockets of resilience"

"2023 to see c. 25k fewer new homes than previous year amid difficult development conditions."

"Rising wages are supporting rental growth as supply-side challenges persist"

"The first quarter of 2023 saw £820m transacted in UK Build to Rent. "

"Supply of new homes hangs in balance with fewer permissions and weaker development activity."

"2022 a bumper year for new homes, but low consents and weak market indicate challenges ahead."