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Looking for a home: Can local government help younger people deal with the housing crisis?

Neil Merrick, LGIU Associate

  • 2nd July 2024
  • Australia England & Wales Global Ireland Northern Ireland Scotland
  • 12 mins read

In many countries, young people are bearing the brunt of the housing crisis. With home ownership and even renting out of their reach, what options are open besides living with mum and dad? This briefing surveys the scene and flags up some of the solutions on offer from local government.

A young asian couple in their new home surrounded by cardboard boxes.

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