The Housing Crisis

For 22- to 29-year-olds across England, the average deposit required to buy a home is a whopping 229% of their net annual salary. Despite schemes introduced by the Government, young people are still finding it extremely difficult to get on the property ladder and increasing numbers are renting rather than buying. The UK also faces a severe shortage of adequate housing, with many social housing tenants living in overcrowded conditions. This book explores the housing crisis in the UK, looking at causes and possible solutions. The information comes from a wide range of sources and includes government reports and statistics, newspaper reports, features, magazine articles and surveys, literature from lobby groups and charitable organisations.