The growth rate of housebuilding in London is slower than in England and Wales , according to issuing of energy performance certificate ( EPC ) figures . Data compiled by Savills revealed 40,735 EPCs were granted in London in the year to June , up 6 % from 38,394 in 2015 . However , EPCs issued in England and Wales combined increased 27 % to 254,894 in the same period , while in the North - West they increased 56 % . The number of houses being built is rising at a slower rate in London than any other region despite the capital having the most acute homes shortage, according to analysis today. Property experts cited tougher planning demands , higher property prices and Brexit uncertainty for the slower growth in London .
The growth rate of housebuilding in London is slower than in England and Wales , according to issuing of energy performance certificate ( EPC ) figures . Data compiled by Savills revealed 40,735 EPCs were granted in London in the year to June , up 6 % from 38,394 in 2015 . However , EPCs issued in England and Wales combined increased 27 % to 254,894 in the same period , while in the North - West they increased 56 % . Property experts cited tougher planning demands , higher property prices and Brexit uncertainty for the slower growth in London .