Housing Crisis in the UK
The housing crisis in the UK can only be solved by building more homes, but this requires a significant overhaul of Britain's complex planning laws.
A personal experience illustrates the grim reality of renting in the UK. In March 2025, the author moved out of a flat in south London, where they paid over £1,000 per month for a damp-infested and poorly furnished property.
At the end of our tenancy, we requested our deposit back, in full, only for our letting agent to propose a series of absurd deductions.
- The letting agent claimed the carpets were left dirty, despite there being no carpets in the property.
- A subsequent proposed deduction was for not getting the flat professionally cleaned on exit.
Author's summary: UK housing crisis persists due to outdated planning laws.
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