Blogs in Housing

Home Ownership versus Asset Affordability: A change of perspective is needed

There is no question that beneath the widespread umbrella issue of Brexit, the recent election was decided by domestic, rather than international concerns. Of these domestic matters, the affordability of housing in the United Kingdom is one of the most pressing.  Between 1996 and 2016 the average growth in London’s ...

What the Conservative manifesto should pledge on housing

This piece was originally published by the Telegraph as part of their General Election series. A great opportunity faces the next government. Popular demand for new housing has never been higher. In 2010, the British Social Attitudes Survey found that 46% of respondents said they would oppose any new homes being built in their ...