Legal & General (L&G) has unveiled a substantial £2 billion commitment aimed at accelerating housing supply, infrastructure development, and urban regeneration across the United Kingdom. This investment package is directly linked to the development of approximately 10,000 new homes.

The Strategy: Housing at Scale

L&G’s strategy focuses on using institutional capital to address the UK’s housing shortage, particularly in areas requiring significant long-term development. The investment targets three key areas:

1. Housing Supply: Funding the construction of new residential properties, with a clear focus on delivering 10,000 units.
2. Infrastructure: Investing in the necessary transport, utilities, and services required to support large-scale housing projects.
3. Urban Regeneration: Contributing to comprehensive development projects in key UK cities, transforming existing areas into vibrant, mixed-use communities.

This move reinforces L&G’s position as one of the largest financial institutions actively deploying capital into real assets and social infrastructure, moving beyond traditional financial services.

Source: Stephen Delahunty, 20.10.25