Tradespeople say this is how

Tradespeople say this is how the UK's housing crisis was caused

The housing crisis in the UK has been attributed to a number of factors, including a lack of affordable housing, high prices, and a shortage of skilled workers in the construction industry.

Tradespeople and industry experts have pointed out that the crisis was exacerbated by a number of policy decisions made by the government, including the relaxation of building regulations and the introduction of self-certification for building inspections.

These measures, they argue, led to a decrease in the quality of new builds and a rise in the number of problems with new homes, including issues with foundations, walls, and roofing.

As one tradesperson noted: "The government's policy of deregulation has created a situation where builders are only building for profit, rather than building for people. This has resulted in a massive increase in the number of substandard homes being built."

Another expert added: "The government's focus on increasing the number of new homes has led to a focus on quantity over quality. This has resulted in a situation where builders are prioritizing profit over people, and are building homes that are not safe or durable."

The consequences of this approach have been serious, with many homeowners facing costly repairs and even having to vacate their homes due to structural issues.

Residential building regulation and certification

The UK's system of building regulation and certification has been criticized for being inadequate and for not providing sufficient protection for consumers.

The government's self-certification system has been criticized for allowing builders to certify their own work without proper inspection or oversight.
The lack of a robust system of building inspection and certification has resulted in a lack of trust in the industry and a rise in complaints about poor quality work.

As one expert noted: "The government's policy of deregulation has created a situation where builders are only building for profit, rather than building for people. This has resulted in a massive increase in the number of substandard homes being built."

"The government's focus on increasing the number of new homes has led to a focus on quantity over quality. This has resulted in a situation where builders are prioritizing profit over people, and are building homes that are not safe or durable."

Author's summary: The UK's housing crisis has been exacerbated by a combination of policy decisions, including the relaxation of building regulations and the introduction of self-certification for building inspections, which have led to a decrease in the quality of new builds and a rise in the number of problems with new homes.

Daily Star — 2025-11-25

Tradespeople say this is how the UK's housing crisis was caused

Residential building regulation and certification

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