Mayors Will Be Key to Burnham’s Housing Ambitions

Mayors will be key to Burnham’s housing ambitions

Mayors will be key to Burnham’s housing ambitions will.driscoll Wed, 12/08/2026 - 15:25 What the IfG DevoLab tells us about regional mayors and housing. 4 Comment Megan Isaac Institute for Government Yes Alton West estate in Roehampton, south-west London. At the peak of the post-war housebuilding drive councils built 50 times as many dwellings each year as in 2024/25. Devolution Policy making Regional economic growth Housing Local government Pu…

Regional housing approvals reach highest level since the COVID-19 boom

New ABS data reveals regional housing approvals surged to a post-COVID high, signalling sustained demand. Explore the key drivers and what's attracting buyers.