Poll Urges Government Against ‘Dogged Focus’ On Homeownership

Affordable housing is now considered one of the most important measures to improve public life in the UK, the latest Kantar Public Opinion Monitor reveals.  Almost a third (31%) of the British public now rank affordable housing as one of their top three priorities – only investing in health care scores higher. Affordable housing was placed ahead of other issues such as crime (27%), social care (26%) and generating economic growth (25%) on the Kantar Public Policy Index. The poll also reveals a deep dissatisfaction with private renting. Many respondents felt ‘stuck’ in PRS and unable to ever afford a home of their own. Read more on 24housing.

http://www.24housing.co.uk/news/poll-urges-government-against-dogged-focus-on-home-ownership/