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Podcast: The Property Nomads Podcast
Episode: The Perfect Storm Blocking Social Housing
Description: Rob delves into the ongoing housing crisis in England, highlighting a significant shortfall in social housing availability. Drawing from a BBC article, the discussion reveals that over 1 million families are on waiting lists for social homes, while only a fraction of the required new builds are being completed each year. Rob explores the complexities of the housing market, including the challenges faced by housing associations, rising interest rates, and the impact of inflation on construction costs. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is a significant housing crisis in England, with over 1 million families and individuals on the waiting list f...