The construction industry has warned the government that the exit from the European construction products certification system is causing severe problems across the sector.

In what follows, a group of leading social scientists explore these themes, explaining what has happened in the past, the situation the UK finds itself in now, and the issues that might confront us going forward. The collection is intended as a guide to the big questions confronting the country in the years to come.

"During 2021, the availability and cost of materials - due both to Brexit and the ongoing Covid situation - do appear to indicate higher costs than in estimates made 12 to 18 months ago."

Brexit is being blamed for making the building of affordable homes on a Derbyshire housing site ‘unviable’.

Residential Landlords Association blames lack of clarity over settled status scheme. / EU citizens will face problems renting properties in the UK because of Brexit, private landlords have said.

Data from the English Housing Survey suggests that the number of English owners of second homes in Europe has fallen again. / “Less British people are looking for houses than before. The main reason is Brexit. It’s so much more difficult for British people to buy something here. They need health insurance and that’s very difficult for them.”

BRITONS aiming to buy a country property in Spain have been warned that since Brexit they will need permission from the Spanish Ministry of Defence, which could add six months to their timescale and around €1000 (£830) to their costs.

Stricter non-EU rules are being applied post-Brexit concerning capital gains on property sales in France.

European parliament says mixed messages have caused ‘unhelpful uncertainty’.

A town hall will need to stump up an extra £38m for its new wave of council homes due to soaring costs.

Brexit is being blamed for making the building of affordable homes on a housing site near Kirkby unaffordable.

One in 10 Europeans in Britain have been wrongly told to provide proof of settlement despite it not being requirement until after Brexit, research suggests.

Lawyers say lack of knowledge among employers and landlords about EU settlement scheme is seeing people wrongly refused employment and turned away by landlords.

Many married women cannot prove settled status to employers and councils because of a mix-up.

Real estate agent Foxtons Group Plc (FOXT.L) posted lower half-year revenue on Friday, blaming a Brexit-driven downturn in the London market for a drop in house prices and an increase in demand for lower-value properties.

Questions raised about EU chief Guy Verhofstadt - after his claim of a partial climbdown is quickly rebuffed.

Ministers have met this week with the construction industry to hold talks over controversial post-Brexit safety testing rules that the sector argues could delay the construction of 150,000 new homes next year, E&T can reveal.

Guernsey is going through its worst recruitment crisis in 30 years amidst a "perfect storm" of difficulties in getting staff, politicians and recruitment firm bosses have said.

British and French housing associations trained residents to start their own business through the Increase Valorisation Sociale but its future is uncertain after the loss of EU funding.

HOUSING developers have been warned to expect higher costs and longer building schedules because of supply chain delays related to Covid and Brexit.

Homelessness is already rising and experts fear a hard Brexit could severely impact those who depend on social welfare.

No updates on key issues facing the industry following summer of political turmoil, CPA boss says.

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The rising cost of building materials and worker shortages in the construction sector as a result of Brexit are to blame for a lack of progress on London’s affordable housing targets, Sadiq Khan has said.

Peers back three amendments including right of EU citizens to physical proof of right to stay in UK.

UK insurer exodus ‘exacerbates’ difficulties facing dwindling number of homeowners.

The divorce from the EU looks set to be delayed and could be softened or even abandoned, but the cost of separation is already apparent.

The impacts of Brexit, the pandemic and the surging costs of materials are hampering some Nottinghamshire councils in delivering on their housing targets.

If any of the candidates genuinely cared about listening to and engaging with younger voices, they would commit to a vote on the final Brexit deal.

THE price of UK home insurance has rocketed while rates in neighbouring EU countries have remained far lower, new research has shown.

Free movement, housing and social security rights at risk, says parliamentary report.

The plans have also been delayed by three months, while costs have risen by almost £1m as a result of problems created by the pandemic and Britain's exit from the European Union.