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In half two of our sequence, we find out how and why housing has develop into unaffordable for therefore many, leaving thousands and thousands locked out of the dream of homeownership and trapped in a spiral of rising rents.
The idea of a ‘housing ladder’ is embedded in our politics and tradition. We hint the historical past and converse to consultants, together with politicians of various events, who clarify why they imagine the ladder is damaged.
We discover the affect on society and the broader economic system – with consultants warning that the housing disaster is stifling productiveness.
What can the state do? How far ought to the federal government intervene out there? We go to Scotland the place controversial lease controls have been launched.
And we become familiar with a central query in housing coverage. If the UK authorities succeeds in supplying 1.5 million new houses, will that make housing extra inexpensive?
Contributors embody Kirstie Allsopp, Michael Gove, Gavin Barwell, Steve Reed, Matthew Pennycook, Andy Haldane. Kate Barker and George Young.
Producer: Leela Padmanabhan
Sound Design: Hal Haines
Programme Website
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