Report reveals that more than 32 per cent of all households in the area face some form of housing need, compared to an average of 28 per cent across Scotland.
Research from Rettie & Co., commissioned by Hallam Land, has highlighted the urgent need for more private housing development in North Lanarkshire .
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Despite the demand, housing completions remain well below pre-2008 levels, with only one-to-three new houses per 100,000 people delivered for much of the last decade.
The report underscores how the current housing delivery shortfall is contributing to serious economic, social, and affordability issues in the area and found: 600 households experiencing homelessness or living in temporary accommodation; 10,000 households in overcrowded conditions; and 12,000 households financially struggling due to high housing costs.
Gary Smith, executive director at Hallam Land, said: “Reports like this are enormously important because they provide a clear understanding of the scale of the issue.
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