David Kingman reports on the forthcoming change to housing support for young people
Category: Housing
More evidence that the housing crisis is widening the gap between rich and poor
David Kingman looks at recent research which suggests that first-time buyers with wealthier parents are disproportionately getting on the housing ladder
How have house prices changed in your area over the last two decades?
Why we need a long-term perspective when we talk about housing: David Kingman explains
The Housing White Paper: Time to engage
Planning adviser and blogger Daniel Scharf (“DanthePlan”)* explains the flaws in the recent Housing White Paper and urges young and old alike to join the consultation
How many people are really benefiting from Help to Buy?
Following the recent release of some new data on the use of the government’s Help to Buy scheme, David Kingman looks at whether it is really having a significant impact on would-be homeowners
Will the white paper on housing really help young renters?
David Kingman argues that the government’s promises to assist young renters in its housing white paper go nowhere near far enough
“Out, But Not Forgotten”
Elspeth Hoskins, from new campaign group Undivided, explains why it’s crucial that the voice of young people is heard in Brexit negotiations
Another year passes: intergenerational birthday blues
Contributing to our ongoing Vox Pop series, an IF supporter from Kent foresees a gloomy intergenerational conversation with his sons, and cannot – alas! – find reasons to be more optimistic
Will “garden villages” and “Starter Homes” help first-time buyers?
David Kingman takes a look at the government’s latest housing policy initiatives
Local Government Association calls for councils to have greater role in house-building
David Kingman reports on the recently published LGA Housing Commission’s final report