David Kingman takes a look at the most recent statistics on housebuilding in England, and argues that it contains a mixed picture
Category: Housing
More households – but is more housing the only solution?
IF researcher Holly Metcalf looks at the complexities of housing supply against the prediction of a growth in the number of households – a situation that calls for carefully-tailored government action
Housing crisis will persist for years, say MPs
David Kingman looks at the bleak findings of the Public Accounts Select Committee’s inquiry into the housing market
18–21 year olds to lose entitlement to housing support
David Kingman reports on the forthcoming change to housing support for young people
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