David Kingman reports on the stark warnings that Britain’s house prices may be getting out of hand which have just been delivered by two major economic reviews
Category: Housing
How government help for the elderly rewards the well-off most
Angus Hanton explains why government policy would be fairer if it channelled its financial assistance according to need rather than age
All Under One Roof?
Could multi-generational – or intergenerational – living provide an answer to the housing crisis and the challenges of ageing? Liz Emerson reports on a TV documentary that aims to explore this, and how you could be part of it
Young people are still benefiting from low interest rates – but for how much longer?
David Kingman reports that Britain’s historically low interest rates may not last for much longer
Are rent controls the answer to Britain’s housing crisis?
David Kingman asks whether rent controls are the best solution to the problems facing “Generation Rent”
Book Review: All that is Solid by Professor Danny Dorling
David Kingman offers his thoughts on a timely overview of Britain’s housing crisis
“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