Land agent suggests UK govt target of a million new homes by 2020 is achievable

Land agent Aston Mead has hit back at those who have doubted the ability of the UK to build a million new homes by 2020. The pledge is at the heart of the government’s landmark Housing and Planning Bill, which received Royal Assent earlier this month. However, a recent survey of owners and directors of 389 house builders across England indicated that just over half, some 51%, thought the target would not be met. Aston Mead land planning director Adam Hesse said there is a danger that the plann...