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In defence of “Stalinist” housing targets

21 July 2022

In defence of “Stalinist” housing targets

Kristian Niemietz
21 July 2022
Housing targets have come under fire again. During the Conservative Party’s leadership election, one candidate described them as “Stalinist”, while … Continue reading “In defence of “Stalinist” housing targets”

Britain’s housing crisis: a self-inflicted tragedy

16 March 2018
Housing and Planning

Britain’s housing crisis: a self-inflicted tragedy

Philip Booth
16 March 2018
When reflecting on an important passage in Pope Benedict XVI’s encyclical, Deus Caritas Est (published on Christmas Day 2005), the … Continue reading “Britain’s housing crisis: a self-inflicted tragedy”

Let the market fix the housing problem

13 March 2018
Housing and Planning

Let the market fix the housing problem

Madeline Grant
13 March 2018
During the 2015 General Election, Ed Miliband’s flagship pledge to cap energy prices was derided by conservatives as a deranged … Continue reading “Let the market fix the housing problem”

Panel discussion: The future of social housing

4 November 2017
Housing and Planning

Panel discussion: The future of social housing

Kristian Niemietz
4 November 2017
On 1 November 2017, Stoke Newington School organised a panel discussion on the future of social housing for 6th form … Continue reading “Panel discussion: The future of social housing”

How the housing crisis has created a generation of socialists

2 August 2017

How the housing crisis has created a generation of socialists

Kristian Niemietz
2 August 2017
I saw a first sneak preview of Corbynmania about two years ago. It had nothing to do with Jeremy Corbyn, … Continue reading “How the housing crisis has created a generation of socialists”

On housing and avocados: why Tim Gurner is wrong

31 May 2017

On housing and avocados: why Tim Gurner is wrong

Kristian Niemietz
31 May 2017
Two weeks ago, Tim Gurner, an Australian property developer, caused a wave of social media outrage. Gurner had suggested that … Continue reading “On housing and avocados: why Tim Gurner is wrong”

A tentative, preliminary cheer for the Housing White Paper

3 February 2017
Housing and Planning

A tentative, preliminary cheer for the Housing White Paper

Kate Andrews
3 February 2017
Many politicians use the UK’s cost of living crisis as a talking point, but Javid’s blueprint for a new housing policy … Continue reading “A tentative, preliminary cheer for the Housing White Paper”

Shooting the messenger: Rent controls have always and everywhere ended in failure

15 September 2016
Housing and Planning

Shooting the messenger: Rent controls have always and everywhere ended in failure

Kristian Niemietz
15 September 2016
Rent controls are back on the political agenda. Their reintroduction is now official Labour Party policy, and the Conservatives will … Continue reading “Shooting the messenger: Rent controls have always and everywhere ended in failure”

To solve the housing crisis, we must take on NIMBYs and abolish the greenbelt

3 March 2016
Housing and Planning

To solve the housing crisis, we must take on NIMBYs and abolish the greenbelt

Kristian Niemietz
3 March 2016
Housing costs in the UK – both house prices and rents – are among the highest in the world. Since … Continue reading “To solve the housing crisis, we must take on NIMBYs and abolish the greenbelt”

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