HOUSING A NATION

摘要

The UK is unique in Europe in that buyers prefer second-hand homes. This is no surprise considering we build the smallest houses in Western Europe despite many studies demonstrating new homes are far too small for families to live in. Unlike much of Europe, the design of modern homes is bland, with the market dominated by a small number of housebuilders. The Good Homes Alliance research shows many new homes don't match up to predicted energy performance and can suffer from problems including poor ventilation and overheating.