NHBC NEW HOME STATISTICS ANNUAL REVIEW 2015,English Housing, Papworth Disability Trust ,Joseph Rowntree & Bungalows !
The number of bungalows being built in the UK has collapsed, despite an ageing population. It's the building that's symbolised a quieter, gentler way of life for more than a century. Bungalows are sold as a dream for those approaching retirement, wanting to do without the hassle of having to climb stairs. They also provide easy access for wheelchair users and those unsteady on their feet. With the UK's population ageing, demand for single-storey homes is likely to grow. In 2014, just 1% of new builds in the UK were bungalows, according to the National House Building Council - down from 7% in 1996. The proportion of new homes which were flats or maisonettes more than doubled from 15% to 33%. Plans for councils in England to sell off their higher-value properties to pay for more construction could result in 15,300 bungalows going into private hands by 2021, warns the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, with many of them likely to be knocked down and repl...