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A question increasingly asked in property circles is what a Reform government could actually mean for the housing market. The i Paper has taken a look at the potential consequences, with particular attention to landlords, and it is a question worth taking seriously given how central housing has become to British political debate.
The shock of a local election loss in a once‑safe Labour area has sparked a fresh debate about why the party’s support is crumbling. While political analysts point to a range of factors, the most glaring is the chronic shortage of affordable homes – a problem that has been building for decades.
The idea of owning a home feels increasingly out of reach for many Britons, but the latest numbers give a clearer picture of just how far the dream lies beyond the average paycheck. In 2024 the median house in England sold for £290,000 – a price that works out to 7.7 times the median full‑time earnings of £37,600.
The housing crisis feels relentless, yet the latest figures from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) show that the sector is still adding to the supply of homes. The numbers, released on 24 October 2023, give a rare glimpse of how the social housing market is evolving at a time when many renters are feeling the pinch.
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