2024
Sorcha Edwards, Manjinder Kaur Atwal, Rory Hearne and others
The roundtable video titled "What’s causing Europe’s housing crisis?" explores the pressing issues surrounding the skyrocketing housing costs in Europe. With soaring rental prices and home values, many lower-income households find themselves in a precarious financial situation. This crisis is particularly alarming for younger generations, who may face fewer opportunities than their parents, leading to a growing divide in housing affordability. The discussion features prominent guests, including Sorcha Edwards, the Secretary General of Housing Europe, and Manjinder Kaur Atwal, Director of Housing and Property Litigation at Duncan Lewis Solicitors. They provide insights into the complexities of the housing market, highlighting the factors that contribute to rising costs and the challenges faced by those seeking affordable housing. Rory Hearne, an Associate Professor in Social Policy, also shares his expertise, drawing from his book “Gaffs: Why no-one can get a house,” which sheds light on the systemic issues within the housing sector. Throughout the conversation, the guests emphasize the urgent need for policy changes and innovative solutions to address the housing crisis. As the video outlines, understanding the dynamics of the housing market is essential for developing effective strategies to assist struggling households. The roundtable serves as a call to action for policymakers, stakeholders, and communities to collaborate in creating a more equitable housing landscape in Europe.
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The high cost of living and increase in house prices across Europe has left many lower income households struggling to make ends meet. This at the same time as rental prices are soaring. For the first time in decades, younger generations could have fewer opportunities than their parents. Who can still afford to live in some of the world’s most expensive cities? And why is the housing situation so bad? Our guests for this show: Sorcha Edwards Secretary General of Housing Europe Manjinder Kaur Atwal Director of Housing and Property Litigation at Duncan Lewis Solicitors Rory Hearne Associate Professor in Social Policy in Maynooth University and author of “Gaffs: Why no-one can get a house''