Why the UK Can’t Build Enough Homes — And What It Means for Investors

If you've ever wondered why UK house prices continue to rise despite widespread talk of a housing crisis, this episode is for you. In Episode 3 of the Genius Academy Podcast, Waqas Ali investigates one of the most serious structural issues in British property: our inability to build enough new homes. From outdated planning systems and land constraints to construction skill shortages and shifting political priorities, we investigate the underlying causes of the UK's housing supply crisis. 🎧 In this episode:Why UK housebuilding lags behind other countries How low supply affects prices, rents, and investor returns 4 major reasons developers struggle to build at scale What government reforms have tried (and failed) to fix A powerful research tip you can use today when scouting new areas