SMEs have been hit hardest by some of the new regulations around nutrient neutrality and biodiversity net gain. They don't have the size and resilience to cope with big delays at planning, market downturn or contractors going out of business.

I think probably the worst time for small sites I can remember in the last 10 years

You haven't cited anything to support your position. I don't wish to waste any ore time but thank you for the engagement.

You are a sensationalist who isn't bothered about actual data. Try using Google, not even interest groups have exaggerated information to the extent you have. Good day to you.

@samuelstafford.bsky.social I thought it maybe of interest to you.

Simply incorrect

Not sure saying parasitic is helpful in any sense and you have ignored any points raised in relation to why supply is key. I don't think we need to continue the conversation. I know some landlords who do their very best to help people in need. Much more the councils they reside in.

The emotive language used isn't helpful at all. If we had enough homes then the affordability would be addressed.

Agreed they should and Id like that too. I think you just have the wrong position on getting there.

If they do sell, the renters with the least ability to buy have a smaller pool of properties which no one is moving out of because they have rent controls in place. In line with what Chris said I think the language 'rent control' sounds appealing at first but it doesn't consider the complex issues.

So we restrict the amount of people who are landlords which has the consequence of producing supply of rentals which can only increase the cost of renting. And then put in rent controls which only favor those who already within rented properties, assuming the landlords don't sell.

What they can I imagine which is market rates.

Supply of rentals dictates rent prices. Have you looked into the outcomes of rent controls? They aren't all favourable that's for sure.

Thanks for the suggestion. I think entry housing officer or planning roles might be a good avenue too.

We can't indeed but we also have a large portion of those working in the sector doing work to domestic homes.

Time we open up delivering housing to a wider pool of entrants and put the equity back in the hands of every day people. www.linkedin.com/pulse/room-g...

I think the way BNG works now might be to not bother in many instances if you may want to make changes to anything in the future!