Local authorities have recently been advised by central government that they need to build more bungalows to cope with the ageing population. David Kingman reports…
Category: Housing
Are first-time buyers creating a debt time bomb?
David Kingman examines the possible dark side of more first-time buyers obtaining access to mortgages
Why is it seen as a good thing when house prices go up?
David Kingman questions the peculiar habit of viewing rising house prices as a sign of progress
More bad news for young people trying to get on the property ladder
David Kingman reports on a series of stories which suggest the struggle facing young would-be homeowners isn’t about to get any easier
New research investigates who is acting as landlords for “Generation Rent”
David Kingman explores some new research which profiles landlords in Britain’s increasing influential private rented housing sector
Why can’t “Generation Rent” get on the housing ladder?
David Kingman looks at some new information which underlines the bleak situation facing young Britons who dream of owning their own home
Calling ‘Generation Rent’! Take part in a new online study exploring the housing wealth gap
Researchers from the University of St Andrews are carrying out an innovative online study to explore the housing wealth gap facing the under-35s. IF asked them to supply more details, and explain how you can get involved
Is the Help to Buy scheme leaving young homeowners in “indentured servitude”?
A prominent City economist used this phrase last week to describe the impacts of Help to Buy, the government’s flagship housing policy. David Kingman asks whether this is a fair assessment.
IF Vox Pop: a recent graduate’s tale
IF Vox Pop is a series of pieces submitted to the Intergenerational Foundation by members of the public, expressing their take on the issues we raise. Here Brendan Hollowood tells of his struggles to get a foothold in the UK workforce that have forced him abroad.
The House of Lords “Ready for Ageing?” report
The longevity explosion has received the attention of these wise, but older people. Angus Hanton assesses the outcome