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1. The UK is the second most densely populated country in Europe and has a fast rising migrant population
2. The UK suffers from some of the oldest housing stock in Europe and a huge shortage of supply of affordable and mid priced housing.
3. 90% of towns in the UK are unaffordable for first time buyers.
4. There is a need for up to 3,500,000 new homes over the next 15 years, rising to 4,400,000 new homes over the next 20 years.