David Kingman describes the new manifesto from the housing charity Generation Rent, which seeks to mobilise support behind the goal of creating a better private rented sector in Britain
Category: Housing
Bank of England’s new powers could make things harder for first-time buyers
David Kingman analyses the decision to grant the Bank of England new powers to curb high loan-to-income mortgages, and what they could mean for first-time buyers
The European Commission and IMF warn Britain about high house prices
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
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