Is planning policy the biggest barrier to building? Are lenders backing SME developers enough? What’s the real solution to getting more homes built?

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Are developers drowning in red tape while demand for homes soars?

Britain needs homes, but developers face planning paralysis and funding friction at every turn. Small and medium builders, in particular, are drowning in red tape while demand for housing skyrockets. If we want to fix the housing crisis, we need to stop strangling supply at source.

Omer Mehmet is the Managing Director of Trinity Finance, a specialist mortgage brokerage with offices in Kent and London. He has built Trinity into one of the UK’s go-to firms for complex property finance, trusted by first-time buyers, portfolio landlords, developers and high-net-worth clients alike. Trinity is widely recognised for its expertise in bridging, development, commercial and HMO finance, alongside residential and buy-to-let mortgages. The team works with a wide panel of private banks, specialist lenders and high-street names to secure bespoke funding solutions tailored to each client’s goals. The firm also provides comprehensive insurance and protection advice — from life and critical illness cover to buildings, contents and commercial policies — ensuring clients’ assets and families are fully protected. With a focus on PR, thought leadership and industry recognition, Omer is driving Trinity’s strategy to expand its profile, win awards and showcase its expertise through regular media commentary and market insights. Specialisms: Auction/Bridging Finance, Development Finance, HMO Mortgages, Buy-to-Let, Residential, HNW Mortgages, Expat Mortgages, Insurance & Protection.

Omer Mehmet

Maybe Raynor’s tricky tax tactics might be the catalyst for home building in Britain. After a year of broke promises to get Britain building, a new minister at the helm of the housing crisis may cut bureaucracy for Britain’s home builders when more people than ever are demanding they buy new builds. Addressing the skills shortage in tradesmen is another piece of the puzzle, but this should have been started over a year ago and there would be skilled personnel on sites now. 

I have been working in financial services for twenty years. My specialism is later life advice, focusing on inheritance tax planning, pension advice and equity release. 

Are developers drowning in red tape while demand for homes soars?

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Managing Director at Trinity Finance

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Managing Director & IFA at Mather and Murray Financial

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