Leeds sees overall slowdown in new construction starts but residential and student accommodation booms

Leeds sees overall slowdown in new construction starts but residential and student accommodation booms

A NEW study has revealed strong development across the residential and student accommodation sectors in Leeds last year, but a slowdown in the number of new construction starts overall in the city.

Surge in residential new starts marks another record-breaking year for Birmingham, Deloitte Regional Crane Survey reveals

During 2025, Birmingham’s Crane Survey recorded 23 new starts - a substantial increase from 11 in 2024, and the highest number for five years. The surge, particularly in the residential sector, has led to 40 developments currently under construction across the survey’s boundaries.

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Deloitte study showed mixed picture across city region residential, office, hotel and student sectors

Council Leader responds to the annual Crane Survey

Cllr Bev Craig OBE talks about Manchester's growth, building new homes and creating jobs and opportunities for Manchester people following Deloitte's 2026 Crane Survey.

Leeds building activity shifts to housing and student schemes

Deloitte’s latest Leeds Crane Survey records eight construction starts in 2025, the lowest since 2013. Seven were residential or student accommodation. One was an office scheme.

New construction starts up but volume under construction decreases

Deloitte’s Regional Crane Surveys recorded a mixed picture in 2025, with an overall increase in the number of new starts across its four cities, but a decrease in the number of units and floorspace under construction.