00:00New figures suggest house building in London remains under pressure, with developers slowing
00:06the pace of construction despite continuing demand for homes across the capital.
00:11Property consultants say thousands of new homes remain unsold or under construction,
00:17making some developers cautious about starting new projects in the current market.
00:22Industry figures argue that higher costs for buyers, including stamp duty and the premium
00:27attached to newly built homes, are affecting sales and confidence.
00:31Critics say more needs to be done to support development, while City Hall and the government
00:36point to measures they believe will help unlock stalled sites and increase housing delivery
00:42over time.
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