Can London deliver economic growth while ensuring fairness for every community?  London’s economy is changing.  Innovation, investment patterns,  and inequality are reshaping the...

Thinkhouse holds a library of the best and most innovative research pieces, policy publications and case studies on the quantity and quality of the UK's housing stock.

In 2026, youth unemployment rose to the top of the public agenda after new figures showed that one in four young Londoners were unemployed. Behind that headline sits a series of...

Can London deliver economic growth while ensuring fairness for every community?  London’s economy is changing.  Innovation, investment patterns,  and inequality are reshaping the...

In 2026, youth unemployment rose to the top of the public agenda after new figures showed that one in four young Londoners were unemployed. Behind that headline sits a series of...

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Bosses partly blame the lack of jobs on tax rises imposed by Rachel Reeves

Antonia Jennings, CEO at Centre for London, comments on Andy Burnham's announcements on new devolved powers:  “Today marks the most significant moment for devolution in London since the...

Andy Burnham said Sir Sadiq Khan and other regional leaders in England will get to keep a portion of income tax and business rates to spend as part of a major devolution shake-up

London’s youth unemployment figures are deeply concerning. 1 in 4 young Londoners are unemployed. Too many young Londoners have been let down as they attempt to enter the working world. A small...

London's population has shrunk by more than 400,000 as people leave the capital to live in other parts of the UK, official figures have shown.

The new Prime Minister has previously backed a new property tax which could land London with an extra £7.5 billion bill

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London’s youth unemployment figures are deeply concerning. 1 in 4 young Londoners are unemployed. Too many young Londoners have been let down as they attempt to enter the working world. A small...

London’s housing crisis is arguably the greatest challenge facing the capital. It touches the lives of almost every Londoner. Yet, our housing system is failing to meet need – destabilising...

Is London becoming a ‘child-free’ city? A question many policymakers are asking. The reality is complicated. The number of families are not declining – but where children are growing up...

Connect with London’s leaders and help set the policy agenda by joining our London Network - a group of organisations with a shared vision for all London could be. The network is London-wide,...

Is London becoming a ‘child-free’ city? A question many policymakers are asking. The reality is complicated. The number of families are not declining – but where children are growing up...

London’s housing crisis is arguably the greatest challenge facing the capital. It touches the lives of almost every Londoner. Yet, our housing system is failing to meet need – destabilising...

London’s housing crisis is arguably the greatest challenge facing the capital. It touches the lives of almost every Londoner. Yet, our housing system is failing to meet need – destabilising...

Centre for London report finds levy on property wealth would free up homes, fund social housing and help renters save for deposits

Centre for London report finds levy on property wealth would free up homes, fund social housing and help renters save for deposits Stamp duty should be scrapped and replaced with a new property wealth tax to fix London’s housing crisis, a leading thinktank has proposed. A report on the capital’s property market suggests an annual tax to replace the levy paid when buying a property and council tax would encourage downsizing and raise funds for social housing. It would also help renters to save a house deposit. Continue reading...

Centre for London report finds levy on property wealth would free up homes, fund social housing and help renters save for deposits

London’s housing crisis is arguably the greatest challenge facing the capital. It touches the lives of almost every Londoner. Yet, our housing system is failing to meet need – destabilising...

Connect with London’s leaders and help set the policy agenda by joining our London Network - a group of organisations with a shared vision for all London could be. The network is London-wide,...

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A think tank argues that price inflation, not supply is at the heart of London's housing crisis.