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flag The John Lewis Partnership is canceling its £500 million plan to build 1,000 rental homes due to rising costs and economic challenges.

flag The John Lewis Partnership has abandoned its £500 million plan to build 1,000 rental homes in Bromley, Reading, and West Ealing, citing rising borrowing costs, higher construction expenses, and unstable investment returns as key reasons. flag The decision, part of a strategic shift back to core retail operations, follows challenges in securing funding and a broader economic downturn affecting the UK property market. flag Although the project had received planning permission and involved significant upfront investment, it is now being scrapped, with sites potentially sold to other developers. flag The company will continue managing four existing Build to Rent properties until contracts expire but is focusing on revitalizing its John Lewis and Waitrose stores amid ongoing economic pressures.

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