The article highlights a conversation between two retirees, Bob and JC, contrasting their different backgrounds. Bob, a former businessman and now a cabin owner in Canada, reflects on the challenges of housing affordability, rooted in policies from the 1980s. He acknowledges his own second home ownership while advocating for social housing development. JC, who worked in the NHS, shares concerns over properties left empty, emphasizing the struggle of younger generations to find affordable rentals while agreeing on the need for a new social building program. Both express a nuanced view of property ownership versus social responsibilities.
We've created a scenario where younger colleagues cannot find affordable housing; they often have to bid over asking prices, akin to a real Squid Game.
We need a new social housing building program to address the lack of available accommodations for those struggling to find a place to live.
Second-home ownership is different when it's a choice between two permanent residences; however, we must acknowledge the growing need for social housing.
Margaret Thatcher's policies in the 80s led us to believe every Englishman should own a home, yet now we see a glaring need for social housing.
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