Episode 15: What IF we brought back the lodgers?

WhatIF? Podcast by The Intergenerational Foundation

Mar 13, 202312:17Government & Organizations

We’re facing a shortage of affordable houses, and historically high levels of rent. Yet, despite this- over two thirds of homes across the UK are under-occupied. How does that make sense? We have the supply of rooms, and...

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