Miller Homes, however, did not believe a prohibition will be proportionate in all cases and considers there may be unintended consequences for SMEs, the wider building supply chain and consequently the delivery of new housing. UK Finance similarly said:
Policymakers and legislators should be mindful of potential unintended consequences of applying developer prohibitions, which could include delaying or stalling off-plan sales, or mortgage offers expiring depending on when and for how long a prohibition is applied."