Over the past few decades, the construction of homes has lagged behind the growing needs of the population, resulting in a significant housing crisis and making homeownership increasingly unattainable for many.

In 2004, the Government commissioned an investigation of the housing market with the release of the Barker Review of Housing Supply. Twenty years on and HBF revisited the Review to evaluate the progress that has been made. This viewpoint will outline what the Barker Review is and how much has changed and progressed within the housing market since its release.