General · 16 June 2026

City Hall to build 7,000 new London homes

London's City Hall will directly develop homes for the first time, a big shift for the capital's housing inspired by Singapore. Mayor Sadiq Khan announced a £100m investment into the Silvertown Partnership for 7,000 homes in east London's Royal Docks. Around 30% of these new homes will be affordable, with 1,000 expected under construction by 2028.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 June 2026 at 21:05

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