19/01/2010
New research released by the housing charity Shelter shows that people are being forced to delay having children because of the lack of affordable housing.
The research reveals that 18% of 18–44 year olds, equivalent to 2.4 million people nationwide, are actively putting off having children because of high housing costs. This rises to 24% among 18-34 year olds. The figures come from a survey commissioned by Shelter to discover the impact of the lack of affordable housing across all areas of people’s lives. In particular, the research examines the impact on relationships and family life.
Nick Pearson from debt solutions experts, Baines and Ernst commented “High housing costs not only prevent people starting a family but are also a factor in people using credit to make end meet every month, which can often lead to multiple debt problems
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