David Kingman offers his thoughts on a timely overview of Britain’s housing crisis
Category: Housing
“Generation Rent” could swing the 2015 election, according to new research
David Kingman reports on some research by a charity representing tenants which argues that their votes will be crucial in deciding the next general election
New figures highlight the growth of Europe’s “dependent generation”
David Kingman comments on some new data which shows how many young people across Europe are struggling to fly the family nest and build a life for themselves
How to Evade the Housing Crisis: A Guide for 2016 London Mayoral Candidates
IF supporter Tim Lund argues that London needs some real focus on housing to solve its housing crisis
English Housing Survey data reveals that “Generation Rent” keeps growing
David Kingman reports on new data from the recently-released 2014 edition of the English Housing Survey, which reveals that the growth of “Generation Rent” shows no signs of slowing down
George Osborne warns housing crisis will still be here in 10 years’ time
The Chancellor of the Exchequer himself recently warned that he still expects Britain to have a housing crisis in a decade’s time, spelling further misery for today’s young people who dream of owning their own home one day. David Kingman reflects
Renters are struggling to save for old age, new research suggests
David Kingman reports on some new data which suggests that tenants are unable to put away enough money to support themselves in old age
ONS: Number of adult children still living with their parents has risen 25% since 1996
There has been a huge rise in the number of adult children who haven’t moved out from their parental home, according to new ONS figures. David Kingman explores the reasons behind this trend
Excess winter deaths not related to fuel poverty, BBC research suggests
David Kingman reports on some new research undertaken by the BBC which suggests that excess winter mortality may not be related to fuel poverty
New report: younger households facing debt “peril” if interest rates rise
David Kingman explains the findings from a new report which argue that younger households will be particularly at risk when interest rates rise