IF supporter Tim Lund argues that London needs some real focus on housing to solve its housing crisis
Category: Housing
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
Can we rely on inheritance to reverse intergenerational unfairness?
David Kingman responds to a new piece of research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies which argues that the children of the Baby Boomers will only be able to match their parents’ wealth through inheritance
Are conditions really starting to improve for first-time buyers?
David Kingman reports on some new figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders which suggest that the number of first-time buyers might be starting to pick up
Student accommodation crisis: has Germany got the answer?
At universities across Germany, many students are benefitting from cheap accommodation offered by elderly homeowners in exchange for some help around the house. Antony Mason asks if this could work in the UK