Housing crisis
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Homebuyers are older than ever
The Explainer Rising prices and high mortgages have boxed millennials out of the market
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Could 'adult dorms' save city downtowns?
Today's Big Question 'Micro-apartments' could relieve office vacancies and the housing crisis
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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'We simply haven't built enough new housing'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Will Kamala Harris give YIMBYs a voice in the White House?
Today's Big Question And can federal officials do anything about local housing rules?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Will new towns fix the UK's housing crisis?
Today's Big Question The government plans to create communities of at least 10,000 homes to tackle the chronic shortage of houses
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Why is Britain so bad at tackling homelessness?
Today's Big Question 'Radical and ambitious' solutions needed to increase housebuilding, social housing and financial support
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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How Britain's housing became such poor value for money
Talking point British households paying 'more for less' when it comes to their homes, says think tank
By The Week Staff Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Egypt, deep-sea mining and age ratings
Podcast What's behind the EU's deal with Egypt? Should we mine the seabed for minerals? And are we getting more prudish about movies?
By The Week Staff Published
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Housing costs: the root of US economic malaise?
speed read Many voters are troubled by the housing affordability crisis
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Five solutions to the UK's housing crisis
The Explainer Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove said the situation in Britain is 'worse' than most people think
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Gazundering: the trend shaking up the property market
Under the Radar More buyers are reducing their offers at the last minute to force cheaper sales
By Flora Neville, The Week UK Published
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Labour and house-building: digging for victory?
Talking Point Keir Starmer's eye-catching pledge to reinstate Tory target of 300,000 new homes a year has divided critics
By The Week Staff Published
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Support schemes to help first-time buyers onto the property ladder
The Explainer Purchasing a home is expensive but first-time buyers can get help
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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The answer to rising home prices: smaller homes
Speed Read Builders are opting for fewer rooms and more attached styles as frustrated homebuyers look for affordable options
By Theara Coleman Published
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