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The Federation of Master Builders has said Labour\u2019s \u2018interventionists\u2019 policy on housing finance would be welcomed<\/span><\/h2>\n

During Labour\u2019s conference Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell<\/span><\/a> highlighted the issue of accessing finance and the problems faced by SMEs.<\/p>\n

The Federation of Master Builders<\/span><\/a> (FMB) welcomed the recognition by the Shadow Chancellor of the difficulties facing SMEs and said the sector would undoubtedly be in favour of government intervention in relation to housebuilding.<\/p>\n

Chief executive of the FMB Brian Berry said: \u201cThe Shadow Chancellor is correct in identifying the difficulty SMEs have in accessing finance as a key barrier to growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn few industries is this more true than in house building. Despite some improvements in recent years, too many SME house builders struggle to secure finance on affordable terms.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf these firms can\u2019t borrow, they can\u2019t build. McDonnell has spoken about funding investment in infrastructure, and it\u2019s vital that housing is not excluded from such plans.\u201d<\/p>\n

Berry added: \u201cBusinesses are often understandably sceptical of Government intervention, but this is one area where it would almost certainly be welcomed.<\/p>\n

\u201cMr McDonnell could do worse than to revisit some innovative ideas in this area, such as the Help to Build policy of guarantees on private loans to SME house builders, which were endorsed by the Lyons Review and made it into the last Labour manifesto.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe idea of well-funded regional development banks could also have a real part to play in an improved financial offer to the SME house building sector.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy improving access to finance for SME builders we can generate sustainable locally-based growth, skilled long-term employment and go a long way to achieving the increased supply of new homes which all sides agree we need to build.\u201d<\/p>\n

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