Four in 10 businesses have lost recruits due to a lack of suitable housing

Housing crisis now a major constraint on business, says study

Housing shortages have become a major business constraint, with 68% of business owners saying housing influences where they locate offices.

Four out of 10 businesses have seen potential employees decline job offers specifically due to housing availability or affordability, a new business sentiment survey reports.

The research showed that housing shortages have become a major business constraint, with 68% of business owners saying housing influences where they locate offices.